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Is Opal Plum toxic to cats?

Prunus domestica 'Opal'

Toxic to cats

Yes — opal plum 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 (plum) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Leaves, twigs, and stones/kernels contain cyanogenic glycosides; chewing wilted foliage or pits can cause difficulty breathing, dilated pupils, bright-red gums, and shock. Ripe flesh itself is not the toxic part — keep pets from pits and prunings.

What to do if your cat ate opal plum

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

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

Is opal plum toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is opal plum toxic to cats?

Yes — opal plum 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 (plum) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Leaves, twigs, and stones/kernels contain cyanogenic glycosides; chewing wilted foliage or pits can cause difficulty breathing, dilated pupils, bright-red gums, and shock. Ripe flesh itself is not the toxic part — keep pets from pits and prunings.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats opal plum?

The ASPCA lists Prunus (plum) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Leaves, twigs, and stones/kernels contain cyanogenic glycosides; chewing wilted foliage or pits can cause difficulty breathing, dilated pupils, bright-red gums, and shock. Ripe flesh itself is not the toxic part — keep pets from pits and prunings. 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 opal plum.

What should I do if my cat ate opal plum?

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 opal plum toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Opal Plum is toxic to dogs as well. See the full opal plum pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to opal plum?

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 opal plum pet-safety