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Is Prostrate Blue Noble Fir toxic to cats?

Abies procera 'Glauca Prostrata'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists prostrate blue noble fir 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. Abies species are not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic plant database, but fir needles and resin contain terpene compounds that can cause mild gastrointestinal upset (vomiting, drooling) if ingested in quantity by cats or dogs. Classified as mildly-toxic as a precaution.

What to do if your cat ate prostrate blue noble fir

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

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

Is prostrate blue noble fir toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is prostrate blue noble fir toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists prostrate blue noble fir 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. Abies species are not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic plant database, but fir needles and resin contain terpene compounds that can cause mild gastrointestinal upset (vomiting, drooling) if ingested in quantity by cats or dogs. Classified as mildly-toxic as a precaution.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats prostrate blue noble fir?

Abies species are not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic plant database, but fir needles and resin contain terpene compounds that can cause mild gastrointestinal upset (vomiting, drooling) if ingested in quantity by cats or dogs. Classified as mildly-toxic as a precaution. 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 prostrate blue noble fir.

What should I do if my cat ate prostrate blue noble fir?

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 prostrate blue noble fir toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Prostrate Blue Noble Fir is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full prostrate blue noble fir pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to prostrate blue noble fir?

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 prostrate blue noble fir pet-safety