Is Nuccio's Gems camellia toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists nuccio's gems camellia 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. Camellia japonica is listed by ASPCA as non-toxic to dogs and cats. Some caffeine-related alkaloids are present in the genus; consumption of plant material in large quantities may cause mild gastrointestinal upset. Prevent pets from habitual chewing of foliage or seeds as a precaution.

Camellia japonica is listed by ASPCA as non-toxic to dogs and cats. Some caffeine-related alkaloids are present in the genus; consumption of plant material in large quantities may cause mild gastrointestinal upset. Prevent pets from habitual chewing of foliage or seeds as a precaution. 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 nuccio's gems camellia.

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.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Nuccio's Gems camellia is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full nuccio's gems camellia 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.