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Is Rangoon Creeper toxic to cats?

Quisqualis indica

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists rangoon 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. Combretum indicum (Rangoon Creeper) is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The plant is generally considered of low toxicity to pets and humans. However, the seeds contain quisqualic acid, an excitatory amino acid that is toxic to intestinal parasites and in large doses can cause neurological effects. Flowers and leaves have a history of use in traditional medicine. Caution is warranted: keep out of reach of pets and children as a precaution, and do not allow ingestion of seeds.

What to do if your cat ate rangoon creeper

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

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

Is rangoon creeper toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is rangoon creeper toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists rangoon 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. Combretum indicum (Rangoon Creeper) is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The plant is generally considered of low toxicity to pets and humans. However, the seeds contain quisqualic acid, an excitatory amino acid that is toxic to intestinal parasites and in large doses can cause neurological effects. Flowers and leaves have a history of use in traditional medicine. Caution is warranted: keep out of reach of pets and children as a precaution, and do not allow ingestion of seeds.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats rangoon creeper?

Combretum indicum (Rangoon Creeper) is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The plant is generally considered of low toxicity to pets and humans. However, the seeds contain quisqualic acid, an excitatory amino acid that is toxic to intestinal parasites and in large doses can cause neurological effects. Flowers and leaves have a history of use in traditional medicine. Caution is warranted: keep out of reach of pets and children as a precaution, and do not allow ingestion of seeds. 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 rangoon creeper.

What should I do if my cat ate rangoon 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 rangoon creeper toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to rangoon 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 rangoon creeper pet-safety