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Is Siberian Carpet Cypress toxic to cats?

Microbiota decussata

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists siberian carpet cypress 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. Microbiota decussata is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. As a conifer producing resinous compounds, ingestion of foliage may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation in cats or dogs. Classified as mildly-toxic out of caution pending a confirmed ASPCA listing.

What to do if your cat ate siberian carpet cypress

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

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

Is siberian carpet cypress toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is siberian carpet cypress toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists siberian carpet cypress 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. Microbiota decussata is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. As a conifer producing resinous compounds, ingestion of foliage may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation in cats or dogs. Classified as mildly-toxic out of caution pending a confirmed ASPCA listing.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats siberian carpet cypress?

Microbiota decussata is not individually listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant database. As a conifer producing resinous compounds, ingestion of foliage may cause mild gastrointestinal irritation in cats or dogs. Classified as mildly-toxic out of caution pending a confirmed ASPCA listing. 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 siberian carpet cypress.

What should I do if my cat ate siberian carpet cypress?

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 siberian carpet cypress toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Siberian Carpet Cypress is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full siberian carpet cypress pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to siberian carpet cypress?

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 siberian carpet cypress pet-safety