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Is Sichuan Arborvitae toxic to cats?

Thuja sutchuenensis

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists sichuan arborvitae 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. Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the Thuja genus contains thujone, which can be toxic if foliage or essential oils are ingested by pets in quantity. Keep away from cats and dogs as a precaution.

What to do if your cat ate sichuan arborvitae

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

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

Is sichuan arborvitae toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is sichuan arborvitae toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists sichuan arborvitae 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. Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the Thuja genus contains thujone, which can be toxic if foliage or essential oils are ingested by pets in quantity. Keep away from cats and dogs as a precaution.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats sichuan arborvitae?

Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the Thuja genus contains thujone, which can be toxic if foliage or essential oils are ingested by pets in quantity. Keep away from cats and dogs as a precaution. 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 sichuan arborvitae.

What should I do if my cat ate sichuan arborvitae?

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 sichuan arborvitae toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Sichuan Arborvitae is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full sichuan arborvitae pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to sichuan arborvitae?

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 sichuan arborvitae pet-safety