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Is Moonflower toxic to cats?

Ipomoea alba

Toxic to cats

Yes — moonflower is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Listed as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses by the ASPCA. Seeds contain indole alkaloids including lysergic acid derivatives; ingestion causes vomiting, diarrhoea, and hallucinations. Keep pets and children away from seeds especially.

What to do if your cat ate moonflower

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

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

Is moonflower toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is moonflower toxic to cats?

Yes — moonflower is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Listed as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses by the ASPCA. Seeds contain indole alkaloids including lysergic acid derivatives; ingestion causes vomiting, diarrhoea, and hallucinations. Keep pets and children away from seeds especially.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats moonflower?

Listed as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses by the ASPCA. Seeds contain indole alkaloids including lysergic acid derivatives; ingestion causes vomiting, diarrhoea, and hallucinations. Keep pets and children away from seeds especially. 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 moonflower.

What should I do if my cat ate moonflower?

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 moonflower toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Moonflower is toxic to dogs as well. See the full moonflower pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to moonflower?

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 moonflower pet-safety