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Is Muscadine grape toxic to cats?

Vitis rotundifolia

Toxic to cats

Yes — muscadine grape 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. All Vitis species, including muscadine grapes, are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats. Grape ingestion (fruit, raisins, leaves) has been associated with acute kidney failure in dogs. The exact toxic compound is unknown. Keep all vine parts away from pets.

What to do if your cat ate muscadine grape

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

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

Is muscadine grape toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is muscadine grape toxic to cats?

Yes — muscadine grape is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. All Vitis species, including muscadine grapes, are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats. Grape ingestion (fruit, raisins, leaves) has been associated with acute kidney failure in dogs. The exact toxic compound is unknown. Keep all vine parts away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats muscadine grape?

All Vitis species, including muscadine grapes, are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats. Grape ingestion (fruit, raisins, leaves) has been associated with acute kidney failure in dogs. The exact toxic compound is unknown. Keep all vine parts away from pets. 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 muscadine grape.

What should I do if my cat ate muscadine grape?

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 muscadine grape toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to muscadine grape?

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 muscadine grape pet-safety