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Is Gold Rush Dawn Redwood toxic to cats?

Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Gold Rush'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists gold rush dawn redwood 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. Metasequoia glyptostroboides is not listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats or dogs. The foliage and bark are considered low-risk, though ingestion in significant quantity could cause mild gastrointestinal upset.

What to do if your cat ate gold rush dawn redwood

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move gold rush dawn redwood 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 gold rush dawn redwood to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is gold rush dawn redwood toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is gold rush dawn redwood toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists gold rush dawn redwood 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. Metasequoia glyptostroboides is not listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats or dogs. The foliage and bark are considered low-risk, though ingestion in significant quantity could cause mild gastrointestinal upset.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats gold rush dawn redwood?

Metasequoia glyptostroboides is not listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats or dogs. The foliage and bark are considered low-risk, though ingestion in significant quantity could cause mild gastrointestinal upset. 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 gold rush dawn redwood.

What should I do if my cat ate gold rush dawn redwood?

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 gold rush dawn redwood toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Gold Rush Dawn Redwood is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full gold rush dawn redwood pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to gold rush dawn redwood?

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.

Full gold rush dawn redwood pet-safety