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Is Aptos Blue Redwood toxic to cats?

Sequoia sempervirens 'Aptos Blue'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists aptos blue redwood 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. Sequoia sempervirens is not listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats or dogs. Foliage ingestion could potentially cause mild gastrointestinal upset; it is considered low-risk but not individually assessed by the ASPCA.

What to do if your cat ate aptos blue redwood

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

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

Is aptos blue redwood toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is aptos blue redwood toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists aptos blue redwood 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. Sequoia sempervirens is not listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats or dogs. Foliage ingestion could potentially cause mild gastrointestinal upset; it is considered low-risk but not individually assessed by the ASPCA.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats aptos blue redwood?

Sequoia sempervirens is not listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats or dogs. Foliage ingestion could potentially cause mild gastrointestinal upset; it is considered low-risk but not individually assessed by the ASPCA. 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 aptos blue redwood.

What should I do if my cat ate aptos blue redwood?

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 aptos blue redwood toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Aptos Blue Redwood is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full aptos blue redwood pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to aptos blue redwood?

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 aptos blue redwood pet-safety