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Is Repandens Yew toxic to cats?

Taxus baccata 'Repandens'

Toxic to cats

Yes — repandens yew 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 Taxus (yew), including English yew, as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. Taxine alkaloids in the needles, bark and seeds can cause tremors, breathing difficulty, seizures and fatal cardiac failure. Only the red aril is non-toxic. English yew is among the most poisonous garden plants — keep clippings and seeds well away from animals.

What to do if your cat ate repandens yew

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

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

Is repandens yew toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is repandens yew toxic to cats?

Yes — repandens yew is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Taxus (yew), including English yew, as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. Taxine alkaloids in the needles, bark and seeds can cause tremors, breathing difficulty, seizures and fatal cardiac failure. Only the red aril is non-toxic. English yew is among the most poisonous garden plants — keep clippings and seeds well away from animals.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats repandens yew?

ASPCA lists Taxus (yew), including English yew, as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. Taxine alkaloids in the needles, bark and seeds can cause tremors, breathing difficulty, seizures and fatal cardiac failure. Only the red aril is non-toxic. English yew is among the most poisonous garden plants — keep clippings and seeds well away from animals. 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 repandens yew.

What should I do if my cat ate repandens yew?

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 repandens yew toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Repandens Yew is toxic to dogs as well. See the full repandens yew pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to repandens yew?

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 repandens yew pet-safety