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Is Monkey Comb Vine toxic to cats?

Amphilophium crucigerum

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists monkey comb 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. Amphilophium crucigerum is not individually listed by ASPCA. Available sources note 'no known hazards.' It belongs to Bignoniaceae, a family generally considered low in toxicity. No documented toxic principles have been identified for this species, but it lacks formal ASPCA assessment. Treat with routine caution around pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate monkey comb vine

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move monkey comb 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 monkey comb vine to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is monkey comb vine toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is monkey comb vine toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists monkey comb 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. Amphilophium crucigerum is not individually listed by ASPCA. Available sources note 'no known hazards.' It belongs to Bignoniaceae, a family generally considered low in toxicity. No documented toxic principles have been identified for this species, but it lacks formal ASPCA assessment. Treat with routine caution around pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats monkey comb vine?

Amphilophium crucigerum is not individually listed by ASPCA. Available sources note 'no known hazards.' It belongs to Bignoniaceae, a family generally considered low in toxicity. No documented toxic principles have been identified for this species, but it lacks formal ASPCA assessment. Treat with routine caution around pets and children. 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 monkey comb vine.

What should I do if my cat ate monkey comb 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 monkey comb vine toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Monkey Comb Vine is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full monkey comb vine pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to monkey comb 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.

Full monkey comb vine pet-safety