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Is Red Clockvine toxic to cats?

Thunbergia coccinea

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists red clockvine 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. Thunbergia coccinea is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The Acanthaceae family has no confirmed high-toxicity principle, but the species lacks individual ASPCA review. Treat as potentially irritating to pets if ingested and consult a vet if consumption occurs.

What to do if your cat ate red clockvine

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

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

Is red clockvine toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is red clockvine toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists red clockvine 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. Thunbergia coccinea is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The Acanthaceae family has no confirmed high-toxicity principle, but the species lacks individual ASPCA review. Treat as potentially irritating to pets if ingested and consult a vet if consumption occurs.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats red clockvine?

Thunbergia coccinea is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The Acanthaceae family has no confirmed high-toxicity principle, but the species lacks individual ASPCA review. Treat as potentially irritating to pets if ingested and consult a vet if consumption occurs. 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 clockvine.

What should I do if my cat ate red clockvine?

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 clockvine toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to red clockvine?

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 clockvine pet-safety