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Is Purple Glory Tree toxic to cats?

Tibouchina granulosa

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists purple glory tree 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. Tibouchina is not listed as toxic by the ASPCA and is included in the California Poison Control System's list of nontoxic plants for humans, dogs, and cats. However, ASPCA confirmation for this specific species is absent from their searchable database; as a precaution, classify as mildly-toxic given the lack of a definitive ASPCA non-toxic listing. No well-documented toxic principle is known for this genus.

What to do if your cat ate purple glory tree

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

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

Is purple glory tree toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is purple glory tree toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists purple glory tree 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. Tibouchina is not listed as toxic by the ASPCA and is included in the California Poison Control System's list of nontoxic plants for humans, dogs, and cats. However, ASPCA confirmation for this specific species is absent from their searchable database; as a precaution, classify as mildly-toxic given the lack of a definitive ASPCA non-toxic listing. No well-documented toxic principle is known for this genus.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats purple glory tree?

Tibouchina is not listed as toxic by the ASPCA and is included in the California Poison Control System's list of nontoxic plants for humans, dogs, and cats. However, ASPCA confirmation for this specific species is absent from their searchable database; as a precaution, classify as mildly-toxic given the lack of a definitive ASPCA non-toxic listing. No well-documented toxic principle is known for this genus. 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 purple glory tree.

What should I do if my cat ate purple glory tree?

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 purple glory tree toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Purple Glory Tree is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full purple glory tree pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to purple glory tree?

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 purple glory tree pet-safety