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Is Peregrina toxic to cats?

Jatropha integerrima

Toxic to cats

Yes — peregrina 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. All parts of Jatropha integerrima are toxic to pets and humans. Like all Jatropha species (Euphorbiaceae), the seeds contain curcin (a ricin-like toxalbumin) and purgative diterpenoid esters; the milky latex sap is a potent skin and mucous membrane irritant. Seed ingestion causes severe vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and potential hepatic injury in dogs and cats. The UF/IFAS extension confirms the seeds should be kept out of reach of children and pets.

What to do if your cat ate peregrina

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

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

Is peregrina toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is peregrina toxic to cats?

Yes — peregrina 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 Jatropha integerrima are toxic to pets and humans. Like all Jatropha species (Euphorbiaceae), the seeds contain curcin (a ricin-like toxalbumin) and purgative diterpenoid esters; the milky latex sap is a potent skin and mucous membrane irritant. Seed ingestion causes severe vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and potential hepatic injury in dogs and cats. The UF/IFAS extension confirms the seeds should be kept out of reach of children and pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats peregrina?

All parts of Jatropha integerrima are toxic to pets and humans. Like all Jatropha species (Euphorbiaceae), the seeds contain curcin (a ricin-like toxalbumin) and purgative diterpenoid esters; the milky latex sap is a potent skin and mucous membrane irritant. Seed ingestion causes severe vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and potential hepatic injury in dogs and cats. The UF/IFAS extension confirms the seeds should be kept out of reach of children and pets. 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 peregrina.

What should I do if my cat ate peregrina?

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 peregrina toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to peregrina?

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 peregrina pet-safety