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Is Pink Trumpet Vine toxic to cats?

Podranea ricasoliana

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists pink trumpet vine as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Podranea ricasoliana (Bignoniaceae) is not individually listed by ASPCA. No well-documented systemic toxic principle has been identified, but the family includes species with irritant compounds. Ingestion of foliage or seed pods by pets or children is not recommended. Treat as mildly toxic until an individual ASPCA assessment is available.

What to do if your cat ate pink trumpet vine

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

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

Is pink trumpet vine toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is pink trumpet vine toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists pink trumpet vine as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Podranea ricasoliana (Bignoniaceae) is not individually listed by ASPCA. No well-documented systemic toxic principle has been identified, but the family includes species with irritant compounds. Ingestion of foliage or seed pods by pets or children is not recommended. Treat as mildly toxic until an individual ASPCA assessment is available.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats pink trumpet vine?

Podranea ricasoliana (Bignoniaceae) is not individually listed by ASPCA. No well-documented systemic toxic principle has been identified, but the family includes species with irritant compounds. Ingestion of foliage or seed pods by pets or children is not recommended. Treat as mildly toxic until an individual ASPCA assessment is available. 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 pink trumpet vine.

What should I do if my cat ate pink trumpet vine?

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 pink trumpet vine toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Pink Trumpet Vine is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full pink trumpet vine pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to pink trumpet vine?

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 pink trumpet vine pet-safety