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Is Red Iochroma toxic to cats?

Iochroma fuchsioides

Toxic to cats

Yes — red iochroma 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. Iochroma fuchsioides is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but belongs to Solanaceae (nightshade family), which contains toxic solanine-type and tropane alkaloids throughout all plant parts. Ingestion by dogs or cats may cause vomiting, diarrhoea, excessive drooling, lethargy, and potentially serious neurological effects. Treat as toxic; keep well out of reach of pets and children. Contact a vet or ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888-426-4435) if ingestion is suspected.

What to do if your cat ate red iochroma

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

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

Is red iochroma toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is red iochroma toxic to cats?

Yes — red iochroma is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Iochroma fuchsioides is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but belongs to Solanaceae (nightshade family), which contains toxic solanine-type and tropane alkaloids throughout all plant parts. Ingestion by dogs or cats may cause vomiting, diarrhoea, excessive drooling, lethargy, and potentially serious neurological effects. Treat as toxic; keep well out of reach of pets and children. Contact a vet or ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888-426-4435) if ingestion is suspected.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats red iochroma?

Iochroma fuchsioides is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but belongs to Solanaceae (nightshade family), which contains toxic solanine-type and tropane alkaloids throughout all plant parts. Ingestion by dogs or cats may cause vomiting, diarrhoea, excessive drooling, lethargy, and potentially serious neurological effects. Treat as toxic; keep well out of reach of pets and children. Contact a vet or ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888-426-4435) if ingestion is suspected. 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 iochroma.

What should I do if my cat ate red iochroma?

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 iochroma toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to red iochroma?

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 iochroma pet-safety