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Is New Guinea Creeper toxic to cats?

Tecomanthe dendrophila

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists new guinea creeper 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. Tecomanthe dendrophila (Bignoniaceae) is not individually listed by ASPCA, and no specific toxic principle has been documented for this genus. As a precautionary measure, ingestion of plant material by pets or children is not recommended. Treat as mildly toxic.

What to do if your cat ate new guinea creeper

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

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

Is new guinea creeper toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is new guinea creeper toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists new guinea creeper 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. Tecomanthe dendrophila (Bignoniaceae) is not individually listed by ASPCA, and no specific toxic principle has been documented for this genus. As a precautionary measure, ingestion of plant material by pets or children is not recommended. Treat as mildly toxic.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats new guinea creeper?

Tecomanthe dendrophila (Bignoniaceae) is not individually listed by ASPCA, and no specific toxic principle has been documented for this genus. As a precautionary measure, ingestion of plant material by pets or children is not recommended. Treat as mildly toxic. 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 new guinea creeper.

What should I do if my cat ate new guinea creeper?

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 new guinea creeper toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: New Guinea Creeper is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full new guinea creeper pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to new guinea creeper?

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 new guinea creeper pet-safety