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Is Digyna Sweet Box toxic to cats?

Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists digyna sweet box 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. Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The berries may cause mild gastrointestinal upset if consumed in quantity by pets. Classified as mildly-toxic as a precaution, though serious toxicity is not widely documented.

What to do if your cat ate digyna sweet box

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

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

Is digyna sweet box toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is digyna sweet box toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists digyna sweet box 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. Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The berries may cause mild gastrointestinal upset if consumed in quantity by pets. Classified as mildly-toxic as a precaution, though serious toxicity is not widely documented.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats digyna sweet box?

Sarcococca hookeriana var. digyna is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The berries may cause mild gastrointestinal upset if consumed in quantity by pets. Classified as mildly-toxic as a precaution, though serious toxicity is not widely documented. 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 digyna sweet box.

What should I do if my cat ate digyna sweet box?

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 digyna sweet box toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Digyna Sweet Box is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full digyna sweet box pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to digyna sweet box?

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 digyna sweet box pet-safety