Is Mamey Sapote toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists mamey sapote 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. Pouteria sapota is not individually listed by the ASPCA, so its status for pets is uncertain. The large seed and unripe fruit contain bitter compounds and latex, and the seed kernel has historically been used as a rodenticide ingredient, so it should be considered hazardous. Keep seeds and unripe fruit away from pets and verify with a vet before allowing access.

Pouteria sapota is not individually listed by the ASPCA, so its status for pets is uncertain. The large seed and unripe fruit contain bitter compounds and latex, and the seed kernel has historically been used as a rodenticide ingredient, so it should be considered hazardous. Keep seeds and unripe fruit away from pets and verify with a vet before allowing access. 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 mamey sapote.

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.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Mamey Sapote is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full mamey sapote pet-safety guide for both species.

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.