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Is Nandina Firepower toxic to cats?

Nandina domestica 'Firepower'

Toxic to cats

Yes — nandina firepower 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. ASPCA lists Nandina (Nandina domestica) as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. The toxic principle is cyanogenic glycosides; signs include weakness, incoordination, seizures, coma, and respiratory failure (death rare in pets). 'Firepower' seldom fruits, but all plant parts contain the compounds — keep pets away.

What to do if your cat ate nandina firepower

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

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

Is nandina firepower toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is nandina firepower toxic to cats?

Yes — nandina firepower is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Nandina (Nandina domestica) as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. The toxic principle is cyanogenic glycosides; signs include weakness, incoordination, seizures, coma, and respiratory failure (death rare in pets). 'Firepower' seldom fruits, but all plant parts contain the compounds — keep pets away.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats nandina firepower?

ASPCA lists Nandina (Nandina domestica) as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. The toxic principle is cyanogenic glycosides; signs include weakness, incoordination, seizures, coma, and respiratory failure (death rare in pets). 'Firepower' seldom fruits, but all plant parts contain the compounds — keep pets away. 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 nandina firepower.

What should I do if my cat ate nandina firepower?

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 nandina firepower toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to nandina firepower?

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 nandina firepower pet-safety