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Is Ossorio Gold Umbrella Pine toxic to cats?

Sciadopitys verticillata 'Ossorio Gold'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists ossorio gold umbrella pine 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. Sciadopitys verticillata (Japanese Umbrella Pine) is not individually listed by the ASPCA as toxic. As a unique ancient conifer family (Sciadopityaceae) with no known significant toxicity reports, it is rated mildly toxic as a precaution pending specific safety data.

What to do if your cat ate ossorio gold umbrella pine

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move ossorio gold umbrella pine 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 ossorio gold umbrella pine to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is ossorio gold umbrella pine toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is ossorio gold umbrella pine toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists ossorio gold umbrella pine 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. Sciadopitys verticillata (Japanese Umbrella Pine) is not individually listed by the ASPCA as toxic. As a unique ancient conifer family (Sciadopityaceae) with no known significant toxicity reports, it is rated mildly toxic as a precaution pending specific safety data.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats ossorio gold umbrella pine?

Sciadopitys verticillata (Japanese Umbrella Pine) is not individually listed by the ASPCA as toxic. As a unique ancient conifer family (Sciadopityaceae) with no known significant toxicity reports, it is rated mildly toxic as a precaution pending specific safety data. 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 ossorio gold umbrella pine.

What should I do if my cat ate ossorio gold umbrella pine?

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 ossorio gold umbrella pine toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Ossorio Gold Umbrella Pine is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full ossorio gold umbrella pine pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to ossorio gold umbrella pine?

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 ossorio gold umbrella pine pet-safety