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Is Nectarine Lord Napier toxic to cats?

Prunus persica var. nucipersica 'Lord Napier'

Toxic to cats

Yes — nectarine lord napier 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. The ASPCA lists Prunus (peach/nectarine) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Leaves, twigs, and the stone/kernel contain cyanogenic glycosides that release cyanide when chewed, causing brick-red gums, dilated pupils, panting, and shock. The ripe flesh is not the hazard — pits and wilted foliage are.

What to do if your cat ate nectarine lord napier

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

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

Is nectarine lord napier toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is nectarine lord napier toxic to cats?

Yes — nectarine lord napier is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists Prunus (peach/nectarine) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Leaves, twigs, and the stone/kernel contain cyanogenic glycosides that release cyanide when chewed, causing brick-red gums, dilated pupils, panting, and shock. The ripe flesh is not the hazard — pits and wilted foliage are.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats nectarine lord napier?

The ASPCA lists Prunus (peach/nectarine) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Leaves, twigs, and the stone/kernel contain cyanogenic glycosides that release cyanide when chewed, causing brick-red gums, dilated pupils, panting, and shock. The ripe flesh is not the hazard — pits and wilted foliage are. 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 nectarine lord napier.

What should I do if my cat ate nectarine lord napier?

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 nectarine lord napier toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Nectarine Lord Napier is toxic to dogs as well. See the full nectarine lord napier pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to nectarine lord napier?

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 nectarine lord napier pet-safety