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Is Red Angel's Trumpet toxic to cats?

Brugmansia sanguinea

Toxic to cats

Yes — red angel's trumpet is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. SEVERELY TOXIC. All parts of Brugmansia sanguinea contain tropane alkaloids — scopolamine, atropine, and hyoscyamine — which are dangerously toxic to dogs, cats, horses, and humans. ASPCA lists Brugmansia species as toxic. Symptoms of ingestion include rapid heart rate, disorientation, seizures, and respiratory failure. Handle with gloves; wash hands thoroughly after contact.

What to do if your cat ate red angel's trumpet

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

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

Is red angel's trumpet toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is red angel's trumpet toxic to cats?

Yes — red angel's trumpet is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. SEVERELY TOXIC. All parts of Brugmansia sanguinea contain tropane alkaloids — scopolamine, atropine, and hyoscyamine — which are dangerously toxic to dogs, cats, horses, and humans. ASPCA lists Brugmansia species as toxic. Symptoms of ingestion include rapid heart rate, disorientation, seizures, and respiratory failure. Handle with gloves; wash hands thoroughly after contact.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats red angel's trumpet?

SEVERELY TOXIC. All parts of Brugmansia sanguinea contain tropane alkaloids — scopolamine, atropine, and hyoscyamine — which are dangerously toxic to dogs, cats, horses, and humans. ASPCA lists Brugmansia species as toxic. Symptoms of ingestion include rapid heart rate, disorientation, seizures, and respiratory failure. Handle with gloves; wash hands thoroughly after contact. 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 red angel's trumpet.

What should I do if my cat ate red angel's trumpet?

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 red angel's trumpet toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Red Angel's Trumpet is toxic to dogs as well. See the full red angel's trumpet pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to red angel's trumpet?

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 red angel's trumpet pet-safety