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Is Parthenocissus henryana toxic to cats?

Parthenocissus henryana

Toxic to cats

Yes — parthenocissus henryana 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. Toxic to cats and dogs. Like other Parthenocissus it contains oxalic acid and insoluble oxalate crystals, concentrated in berries and leaves. Ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, drooling and lethargy. Keep pets away from the dark berries and fallen foliage.

What to do if your cat ate parthenocissus henryana

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

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

Is parthenocissus henryana toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is parthenocissus henryana toxic to cats?

Yes — parthenocissus henryana is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Toxic to cats and dogs. Like other Parthenocissus it contains oxalic acid and insoluble oxalate crystals, concentrated in berries and leaves. Ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, drooling and lethargy. Keep pets away from the dark berries and fallen foliage.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats parthenocissus henryana?

Toxic to cats and dogs. Like other Parthenocissus it contains oxalic acid and insoluble oxalate crystals, concentrated in berries and leaves. Ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, drooling and lethargy. Keep pets away from the dark berries and fallen foliage. 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 parthenocissus henryana.

What should I do if my cat ate parthenocissus henryana?

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 parthenocissus henryana toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Parthenocissus henryana is toxic to dogs as well. See the full parthenocissus henryana pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to parthenocissus henryana?

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.

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