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Is Madame Galen Trumpet Vine toxic to cats?

Campsis × tagliabuana 'Madame Galen'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists madame galen trumpet vine as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Campsis radicans (the parent species) is listed by ASPCA as mildly toxic to cats and dogs, causing mild skin irritation and digestive upset. The hybrid 'Madame Galen' is assumed to carry the same properties. Sap can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals. Avoid skin contact with sap and prevent pets from chewing the plant.

What to do if your cat ate madame galen trumpet vine

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move madame galen trumpet vine out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of madame galen trumpet vine to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten madame galen trumpet vine, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is madame galen trumpet vine toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is madame galen trumpet vine toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists madame galen trumpet vine as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Campsis radicans (the parent species) is listed by ASPCA as mildly toxic to cats and dogs, causing mild skin irritation and digestive upset. The hybrid 'Madame Galen' is assumed to carry the same properties. Sap can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals. Avoid skin contact with sap and prevent pets from chewing the plant.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats madame galen trumpet vine?

Campsis radicans (the parent species) is listed by ASPCA as mildly toxic to cats and dogs, causing mild skin irritation and digestive upset. The hybrid 'Madame Galen' is assumed to carry the same properties. Sap can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals. Avoid skin contact with sap and prevent pets from chewing the plant. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to madame galen trumpet vine.

What should I do if my cat ate madame galen trumpet vine?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is madame galen trumpet vine toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Madame Galen Trumpet Vine is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full madame galen trumpet vine pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to madame galen trumpet vine?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

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