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Is Sea Apple toxic to cats?

Syzygium grande

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists sea apple 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. Syzygium grande is not individually listed by ASPCA. The fruit is edible and consumed regionally, and no toxic principles are documented for this species. As with other Myrtaceae, the essential oils in the foliage may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation in pets if large amounts are ingested; err on the side of caution and consult a veterinarian if a pet consumes the leaves.

What to do if your cat ate sea apple

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

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

Is sea apple toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is sea apple toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists sea apple 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. Syzygium grande is not individually listed by ASPCA. The fruit is edible and consumed regionally, and no toxic principles are documented for this species. As with other Myrtaceae, the essential oils in the foliage may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation in pets if large amounts are ingested; err on the side of caution and consult a veterinarian if a pet consumes the leaves.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats sea apple?

Syzygium grande is not individually listed by ASPCA. The fruit is edible and consumed regionally, and no toxic principles are documented for this species. As with other Myrtaceae, the essential oils in the foliage may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation in pets if large amounts are ingested; err on the side of caution and consult a veterinarian if a pet consumes the leaves. 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 sea apple.

What should I do if my cat ate sea apple?

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 sea apple toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Sea Apple is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full sea apple pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to sea apple?

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 sea apple pet-safety