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Is Red Passion Flower toxic to cats?

Passiflora coccinea

Toxic to cats

Yes — red passion flower 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. Passiflora coccinea, like other Passiflora species, is considered toxic to cats and dogs. The genus contains cyanogenic glycosides in vegetative parts, which can cause gastrointestinal upset, weakness, and in larger quantities more severe symptoms. The ASPCA lists Passiflora species as toxic to cats and dogs; keep all parts away from pets.

What to do if your cat ate red passion flower

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

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

Is red passion flower toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is red passion flower toxic to cats?

Yes — red passion flower is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Passiflora coccinea, like other Passiflora species, is considered toxic to cats and dogs. The genus contains cyanogenic glycosides in vegetative parts, which can cause gastrointestinal upset, weakness, and in larger quantities more severe symptoms. The ASPCA lists Passiflora species as toxic to cats and dogs; keep all parts away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats red passion flower?

Passiflora coccinea, like other Passiflora species, is considered toxic to cats and dogs. The genus contains cyanogenic glycosides in vegetative parts, which can cause gastrointestinal upset, weakness, and in larger quantities more severe symptoms. The ASPCA lists Passiflora species as toxic to cats and dogs; keep all parts away from pets. 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 passion flower.

What should I do if my cat ate red passion flower?

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 passion flower toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to red passion flower?

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 passion flower pet-safety