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Is Pulasan toxic to cats?

Nephelium mutabile

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists pulasan 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. Nephelium mutabile is not individually listed by the ASPCA toxic/non-toxic plant database, so its pet status is unconfirmed; treat with caution and verify with a vet. The fruit aril is eaten by people, but the seed is bitter and not consumed raw, so keep pets from chewing seeds, leaves or rind of this Nephelium.

What to do if your cat ate pulasan

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

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

Is pulasan toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is pulasan toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists pulasan 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. Nephelium mutabile is not individually listed by the ASPCA toxic/non-toxic plant database, so its pet status is unconfirmed; treat with caution and verify with a vet. The fruit aril is eaten by people, but the seed is bitter and not consumed raw, so keep pets from chewing seeds, leaves or rind of this Nephelium.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats pulasan?

Nephelium mutabile is not individually listed by the ASPCA toxic/non-toxic plant database, so its pet status is unconfirmed; treat with caution and verify with a vet. The fruit aril is eaten by people, but the seed is bitter and not consumed raw, so keep pets from chewing seeds, leaves or rind of this Nephelium. 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 pulasan.

What should I do if my cat ate pulasan?

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 pulasan toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to pulasan?

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 pulasan pet-safety