Is Sorbus hupehensis toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists sorbus hupehensis 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. Sorbus is not individually listed by the ASPCA, so its pet status is unconfirmed; treat with caution and verify with a vet. The berry seeds contain cyanogenic glycosides, so a pet chewing large quantities of berries could in theory suffer mild gastrointestinal upset, though reported signs are typically limited to short-lived vomiting or diarrhoea.

Sorbus is not individually listed by the ASPCA, so its pet status is unconfirmed; treat with caution and verify with a vet. The berry seeds contain cyanogenic glycosides, so a pet chewing large quantities of berries could in theory suffer mild gastrointestinal upset, though reported signs are typically limited to short-lived vomiting or diarrhoea. 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 sorbus hupehensis.

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.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Sorbus hupehensis is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full sorbus hupehensis pet-safety guide for both species.

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.