Growli
Let's go

Pet safety

Is Red morning glory toxic to cats?

Ipomoea coccinea

Toxic to cats

Yes — red morning glory 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. ASPCA lists Ipomoea species (morning glory) as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Seeds contain indole alkaloids including lysergic acid compounds; ingestion causes vomiting and, in large quantities, hallucinations and incoordination. Considered a noxious weed in Arizona and Arkansas.

What to do if your cat ate red morning glory

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

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

Is red morning glory toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is red morning glory toxic to cats?

Yes — red morning glory is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Ipomoea species (morning glory) as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Seeds contain indole alkaloids including lysergic acid compounds; ingestion causes vomiting and, in large quantities, hallucinations and incoordination. Considered a noxious weed in Arizona and Arkansas.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats red morning glory?

ASPCA lists Ipomoea species (morning glory) as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Seeds contain indole alkaloids including lysergic acid compounds; ingestion causes vomiting and, in large quantities, hallucinations and incoordination. Considered a noxious weed in Arizona and Arkansas. 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 morning glory.

What should I do if my cat ate red morning glory?

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 morning glory toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to red morning glory?

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 morning glory pet-safety