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Is Scarlet Passion Flower toxic to cats?

Passiflora miniata

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists scarlet passion flower 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. Passiflora miniata is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The Passiflora genus contains cyanogenic glycosides which may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation in cats and dogs. Seek veterinary advice if ingestion is suspected.

What to do if your cat ate scarlet passion flower

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

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

Is scarlet passion flower toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is scarlet passion flower toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists scarlet passion flower 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. Passiflora miniata is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The Passiflora genus contains cyanogenic glycosides which may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation in cats and dogs. Seek veterinary advice if ingestion is suspected.

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

Passiflora miniata is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The Passiflora genus contains cyanogenic glycosides which may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation in cats and dogs. Seek veterinary advice 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 scarlet passion flower.

What should I do if my cat ate scarlet 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 scarlet passion flower toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to scarlet 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 scarlet passion flower pet-safety