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Is Snake Vine toxic to cats?

Hibbertia scandens

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists snake vine 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. Hibbertia scandens is not individually listed by ASPCA and is not a member of any widely documented toxic plant family. The Dilleniaceae family has no established toxic compounds reported in veterinary literature. However, as data is limited, ingestion by pets or children is discouraged. Treat with routine caution.

What to do if your cat ate snake vine

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

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

Is snake vine toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is snake vine toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists snake vine 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. Hibbertia scandens is not individually listed by ASPCA and is not a member of any widely documented toxic plant family. The Dilleniaceae family has no established toxic compounds reported in veterinary literature. However, as data is limited, ingestion by pets or children is discouraged. Treat with routine caution.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats snake vine?

Hibbertia scandens is not individually listed by ASPCA and is not a member of any widely documented toxic plant family. The Dilleniaceae family has no established toxic compounds reported in veterinary literature. However, as data is limited, ingestion by pets or children is discouraged. Treat with routine caution. 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 snake vine.

What should I do if my cat ate snake vine?

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 snake vine toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Snake Vine is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full snake vine pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to snake vine?

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 snake vine pet-safety