Is Bougainvillea 'Raspberry Ice' toxic to cats?

No — bougainvillea 'raspberry ice' is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats. It is a sensible choice for a home with a cat; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. Bougainvillea is not listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats or dogs and is treated as non-toxic. The hazards are physical rather than chemical: thorns can injure mouths and paws, and the sap is a mild irritant that may cause drooling or mild stomach upset if chewed in quantity.

Yes — the ASPCA lists bougainvillea 'raspberry ice' as non-toxic to cats and dogs. A cat that chews a large amount of any foliage can still get a mild, brief stomach upset, so discourage grazing, but it will not be poisoned.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Bougainvillea 'Raspberry Ice' is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full bougainvillea 'raspberry ice' pet-safety guide for both species.

Reliable ASPCA non-toxic picks for a cat home include spider plant, calathea, parlor palm, peperomia, and most true ferns. Browse the best cats-safe plants list to check more before you buy.