Is Night-blooming Jasmine toxic to cats?

Yes — night-blooming jasmine is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. All parts of Cestrum nocturnum are toxic to dogs, cats, and humans. The plant belongs to Solanaceae and contains solanine and related steroidal alkaloids. Ingestion causes severe gastrointestinal upset (vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain), central nervous system effects, and in severe cases can be fatal. Seek immediate veterinary or medical attention if ingestion is suspected. The fragrance itself can cause headache and nausea in sensitive individuals in enclosed spaces.

All parts of Cestrum nocturnum are toxic to dogs, cats, and humans. The plant belongs to Solanaceae and contains solanine and related steroidal alkaloids. Ingestion causes severe gastrointestinal upset (vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain), central nervous system effects, and in severe cases can be fatal. Seek immediate veterinary or medical attention if ingestion is suspected. The fragrance itself can cause headache and nausea in sensitive individuals in enclosed spaces. 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 night-blooming jasmine.

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 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Night-blooming Jasmine is toxic to dogs as well. See the full night-blooming jasmine pet-safety guide for both species.

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.