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Is Muscat grape toxic to cats?

Vitis vinifera 'Muscat'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists muscat grape 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. Vitis vinifera grapes of all cultivars, including Muscat, are listed by ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats. Grapes and raisins can cause acute kidney failure in dogs; no safe dose threshold has been established. Any grape ingestion in dogs or cats warrants immediate veterinary assessment.

What to do if your cat ate muscat grape

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

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

Is muscat grape toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is muscat grape toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists muscat grape 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. Vitis vinifera grapes of all cultivars, including Muscat, are listed by ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats. Grapes and raisins can cause acute kidney failure in dogs; no safe dose threshold has been established. Any grape ingestion in dogs or cats warrants immediate veterinary assessment.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats muscat grape?

Vitis vinifera grapes of all cultivars, including Muscat, are listed by ASPCA as toxic to dogs and cats. Grapes and raisins can cause acute kidney failure in dogs; no safe dose threshold has been established. Any grape ingestion in dogs or cats warrants immediate veterinary assessment. 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 muscat grape.

What should I do if my cat ate muscat 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 muscat grape toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to muscat 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 muscat grape pet-safety