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Is Sky Lupine toxic to cats?

Lupinus nanus

Toxic to cats

Yes — sky lupine 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. As a member of the genus Lupinus, sky lupine is toxic to dogs, cats, and horses per ASPCA guidance. Quinolizidine alkaloids are present throughout the plant, concentrated in seeds and pods. Symptoms of ingestion include vomiting, lethargy, muscle tremors, and breathing difficulties.

What to do if your cat ate sky lupine

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

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

Is sky lupine toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is sky lupine toxic to cats?

Yes — sky lupine is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. As a member of the genus Lupinus, sky lupine is toxic to dogs, cats, and horses per ASPCA guidance. Quinolizidine alkaloids are present throughout the plant, concentrated in seeds and pods. Symptoms of ingestion include vomiting, lethargy, muscle tremors, and breathing difficulties.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats sky lupine?

As a member of the genus Lupinus, sky lupine is toxic to dogs, cats, and horses per ASPCA guidance. Quinolizidine alkaloids are present throughout the plant, concentrated in seeds and pods. Symptoms of ingestion include vomiting, lethargy, muscle tremors, and breathing difficulties. 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 sky lupine.

What should I do if my cat ate sky lupine?

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 sky lupine toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Sky Lupine is toxic to dogs as well. See the full sky lupine pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to sky lupine?

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 sky lupine pet-safety