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Is Soursop toxic to cats?

Annona muricata

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists soursop 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. Soursop is not individually listed by the ASPCA, so treat it with caution and verify with a vet. Annona muricata seeds and leaves are rich in annonaceous acetogenins, neurotoxic compounds, and the seeds are recognised as poisonous and irritant. Keep seeds, leaves and skin away from pets; only the ripe pulp is consumed, and seeds must be removed.

What to do if your cat ate soursop

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

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

Is soursop toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is soursop toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists soursop 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. Soursop is not individually listed by the ASPCA, so treat it with caution and verify with a vet. Annona muricata seeds and leaves are rich in annonaceous acetogenins, neurotoxic compounds, and the seeds are recognised as poisonous and irritant. Keep seeds, leaves and skin away from pets; only the ripe pulp is consumed, and seeds must be removed.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats soursop?

Soursop is not individually listed by the ASPCA, so treat it with caution and verify with a vet. Annona muricata seeds and leaves are rich in annonaceous acetogenins, neurotoxic compounds, and the seeds are recognised as poisonous and irritant. Keep seeds, leaves and skin away from pets; only the ripe pulp is consumed, and seeds must be removed. 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 soursop.

What should I do if my cat ate soursop?

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 soursop toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to soursop?

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 soursop pet-safety