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Is Mulberry Wine prickly heath toxic to cats?

Gaultheria mucronata 'Mulberry Wine'

Toxic to cats

Yes — mulberry wine prickly heath 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. As with the species, Gaultheria mucronata 'Mulberry Wine' berries and foliage contain compounds toxic to dogs, cats, and humans. Not individually listed by ASPCA but widely documented as toxic by veterinary and horticultural authorities. The magenta berries may be attractive to children and pets — keep away. Seek veterinary advice immediately if ingestion is suspected.

What to do if your cat ate mulberry wine prickly heath

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

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

Is mulberry wine prickly heath toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is mulberry wine prickly heath toxic to cats?

Yes — mulberry wine prickly heath is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. As with the species, Gaultheria mucronata 'Mulberry Wine' berries and foliage contain compounds toxic to dogs, cats, and humans. Not individually listed by ASPCA but widely documented as toxic by veterinary and horticultural authorities. The magenta berries may be attractive to children and pets — keep away. Seek veterinary advice immediately if ingestion is suspected.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats mulberry wine prickly heath?

As with the species, Gaultheria mucronata 'Mulberry Wine' berries and foliage contain compounds toxic to dogs, cats, and humans. Not individually listed by ASPCA but widely documented as toxic by veterinary and horticultural authorities. The magenta berries may be attractive to children and pets — keep away. Seek veterinary advice immediately if ingestion is suspected. 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 mulberry wine prickly heath.

What should I do if my cat ate mulberry wine prickly heath?

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 mulberry wine prickly heath toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Mulberry Wine prickly heath is toxic to dogs as well. See the full mulberry wine prickly heath pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to mulberry wine prickly heath?

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 mulberry wine prickly heath pet-safety