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Is Red Durian toxic to cats?

Durio dulcis

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists red durian 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. Durio dulcis is not individually listed by the ASPCA. Durio species contain fatty acids and compounds in the rind and seeds that can cause GI distress in pets, and the alcohol-like fermentation of ripe durian pulp may cause ethanol-like effects. Precautionary 'mildly-toxic' classification is appropriate.

What to do if your cat ate red durian

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

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

Is red durian toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is red durian toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists red durian 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. Durio dulcis is not individually listed by the ASPCA. Durio species contain fatty acids and compounds in the rind and seeds that can cause GI distress in pets, and the alcohol-like fermentation of ripe durian pulp may cause ethanol-like effects. Precautionary 'mildly-toxic' classification is appropriate.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats red durian?

Durio dulcis is not individually listed by the ASPCA. Durio species contain fatty acids and compounds in the rind and seeds that can cause GI distress in pets, and the alcohol-like fermentation of ripe durian pulp may cause ethanol-like effects. Precautionary 'mildly-toxic' classification is appropriate. 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 durian.

What should I do if my cat ate red durian?

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 durian toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to red durian?

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 durian pet-safety