Is Shore Juniper toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists shore juniper 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. Juniperus conferta contains aromatic volatile oils and resins typical of the genus that may cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested by dogs or cats. ASPCA classifies junipers as mildly toxic to pets. The species is not individually listed by ASPCA but is covered under the Juniperus genus advisory. Ingestion of berries or foliage may cause vomiting and drooling.

Juniperus conferta contains aromatic volatile oils and resins typical of the genus that may cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested by dogs or cats. ASPCA classifies junipers as mildly toxic to pets. The species is not individually listed by ASPCA but is covered under the Juniperus genus advisory. Ingestion of berries or foliage may cause vomiting and drooling. 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 shore juniper.

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.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Shore Juniper is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full shore juniper pet-safety guide for both species.

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.