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Is Red Frangipani toxic to cats?

Plumeria rubra

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists red frangipani 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. Plumeria rubra belongs to the Apocynaceae family. The milky latex sap contains iridoid and terpenoid compounds that act as mild irritants. Ingestion can cause vomiting, drooling, and diarrhoea in cats and dogs; symptoms are typically mild and self-limiting, but veterinary advice should be sought if a pet chews stems (where sap concentration is highest). Plumeria is not individually listed on the ASPCA database by name, but multiple veterinary sources classify it as mildly toxic given the Apocynaceae family's known irritant profile.

What to do if your cat ate red frangipani

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

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

Is red frangipani toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is red frangipani toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists red frangipani 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. Plumeria rubra belongs to the Apocynaceae family. The milky latex sap contains iridoid and terpenoid compounds that act as mild irritants. Ingestion can cause vomiting, drooling, and diarrhoea in cats and dogs; symptoms are typically mild and self-limiting, but veterinary advice should be sought if a pet chews stems (where sap concentration is highest). Plumeria is not individually listed on the ASPCA database by name, but multiple veterinary sources classify it as mildly toxic given the Apocynaceae family's known irritant profile.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats red frangipani?

Plumeria rubra belongs to the Apocynaceae family. The milky latex sap contains iridoid and terpenoid compounds that act as mild irritants. Ingestion can cause vomiting, drooling, and diarrhoea in cats and dogs; symptoms are typically mild and self-limiting, but veterinary advice should be sought if a pet chews stems (where sap concentration is highest). Plumeria is not individually listed on the ASPCA database by name, but multiple veterinary sources classify it as mildly toxic given the Apocynaceae family's known irritant profile. 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 frangipani.

What should I do if my cat ate red frangipani?

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 frangipani toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to red frangipani?

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 frangipani pet-safety