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Is Peyote toxic to cats?

Lophophora williamsii

Toxic to cats

Yes — peyote 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. Treat as toxic to pets. Lophophora williamsii is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the plant contains mescaline and related psychoactive alkaloids; ingestion by cats or dogs can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, disorientation, dilated pupils, tremors, and other neurological signs. Keep out of reach of pets and children and consult a vet if eaten.

What to do if your cat ate peyote

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

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

Is peyote toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is peyote toxic to cats?

Yes — peyote is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Treat as toxic to pets. Lophophora williamsii is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the plant contains mescaline and related psychoactive alkaloids; ingestion by cats or dogs can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, disorientation, dilated pupils, tremors, and other neurological signs. Keep out of reach of pets and children and consult a vet if eaten.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats peyote?

Treat as toxic to pets. Lophophora williamsii is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the plant contains mescaline and related psychoactive alkaloids; ingestion by cats or dogs can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, disorientation, dilated pupils, tremors, and other neurological signs. Keep out of reach of pets and children and consult a vet if eaten. 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 peyote.

What should I do if my cat ate peyote?

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 peyote toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to peyote?

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 peyote pet-safety