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Is Pacifica Vinca toxic to cats?

Catharanthus roseus 'Pacifica'

Toxic to cats

Yes — pacifica vinca 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. Catharanthus roseus is toxic to dogs, cats, and horses (ASPCA-listed). The plant contains cytotoxic vinca alkaloids including vincristine and vinblastine. Ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, low blood pressure, tremors, seizures, and in severe cases coma or death. Highly dangerous for pets — do not plant where animals can access it.

What to do if your cat ate pacifica vinca

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

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

Is pacifica vinca toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is pacifica vinca toxic to cats?

Yes — pacifica vinca is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Catharanthus roseus is toxic to dogs, cats, and horses (ASPCA-listed). The plant contains cytotoxic vinca alkaloids including vincristine and vinblastine. Ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, low blood pressure, tremors, seizures, and in severe cases coma or death. Highly dangerous for pets — do not plant where animals can access it.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats pacifica vinca?

Catharanthus roseus is toxic to dogs, cats, and horses (ASPCA-listed). The plant contains cytotoxic vinca alkaloids including vincristine and vinblastine. Ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, low blood pressure, tremors, seizures, and in severe cases coma or death. Highly dangerous for pets — do not plant where animals can access it. 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 pacifica vinca.

What should I do if my cat ate pacifica vinca?

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 pacifica vinca toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Pacifica Vinca is toxic to dogs as well. See the full pacifica vinca pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to pacifica vinca?

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 pacifica vinca pet-safety