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Is Silky wisteria toxic to cats?

Wisteria brachybotrys

Toxic to cats

Yes — silky wisteria is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. All parts of Wisteria species, especially the seeds and seed pods, contain lectin (wisterin/wistarin) and are toxic to dogs, cats, and humans if ingested. ASPCA lists Wisteria as toxic to dogs and cats, causing vomiting, diarrhoea, and depression. Keep pets and children away from fallen seeds and pods.

What to do if your cat ate silky wisteria

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

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

Is silky wisteria toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is silky wisteria toxic to cats?

Yes — silky wisteria is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. All parts of Wisteria species, especially the seeds and seed pods, contain lectin (wisterin/wistarin) and are toxic to dogs, cats, and humans if ingested. ASPCA lists Wisteria as toxic to dogs and cats, causing vomiting, diarrhoea, and depression. Keep pets and children away from fallen seeds and pods.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats silky wisteria?

All parts of Wisteria species, especially the seeds and seed pods, contain lectin (wisterin/wistarin) and are toxic to dogs, cats, and humans if ingested. ASPCA lists Wisteria as toxic to dogs and cats, causing vomiting, diarrhoea, and depression. Keep pets and children away from fallen seeds and pods. 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 silky wisteria.

What should I do if my cat ate silky wisteria?

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 silky wisteria toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Silky wisteria is toxic to dogs as well. See the full silky wisteria pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to silky wisteria?

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 silky wisteria pet-safety