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Is Port St. Johns Creeper toxic to cats?

Pandorea ricasoliana

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists port st. johns creeper 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. Note: Pandorea ricasoliana is sometimes listed in older references under Podranea ricasoliana (a separate genus). As Pandorea, it is not individually listed by ASPCA. As Podranea, it is likewise not ASPCA-listed with a specific toxic principle. No severe toxicity is documented, but as a Bignoniaceae vine, ingestion by pets or children is not recommended. Treat as mildly toxic.

What to do if your cat ate port st. johns creeper

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

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

Is port st. johns creeper toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is port st. johns creeper toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists port st. johns creeper 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. Note: Pandorea ricasoliana is sometimes listed in older references under Podranea ricasoliana (a separate genus). As Pandorea, it is not individually listed by ASPCA. As Podranea, it is likewise not ASPCA-listed with a specific toxic principle. No severe toxicity is documented, but as a Bignoniaceae vine, ingestion by pets or children is not recommended. Treat as mildly toxic.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats port st. johns creeper?

Note: Pandorea ricasoliana is sometimes listed in older references under Podranea ricasoliana (a separate genus). As Pandorea, it is not individually listed by ASPCA. As Podranea, it is likewise not ASPCA-listed with a specific toxic principle. No severe toxicity is documented, but as a Bignoniaceae vine, ingestion by pets or children is not recommended. Treat as mildly toxic. 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 port st. johns creeper.

What should I do if my cat ate port st. johns creeper?

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 port st. johns creeper toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Port St. Johns Creeper is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full port st. johns creeper pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to port st. johns creeper?

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 port st. johns creeper pet-safety