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Is Strawberry Guava toxic to cats?

Psidium cattleyanum

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists strawberry guava 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. Psidium cattleyanum is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As with common guava, the ripe fruit is edible to people and not documented as poisonous, but because the species is unlisted we do not assert pet-safe; seeds present a choking/blockage risk. Verify with a vet before feeding pets.

What to do if your cat ate strawberry guava

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

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

Is strawberry guava toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is strawberry guava toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists strawberry guava 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. Psidium cattleyanum is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As with common guava, the ripe fruit is edible to people and not documented as poisonous, but because the species is unlisted we do not assert pet-safe; seeds present a choking/blockage risk. Verify with a vet before feeding pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats strawberry guava?

Psidium cattleyanum is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As with common guava, the ripe fruit is edible to people and not documented as poisonous, but because the species is unlisted we do not assert pet-safe; seeds present a choking/blockage risk. Verify with a vet before feeding pets. 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 strawberry guava.

What should I do if my cat ate strawberry guava?

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 strawberry guava toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to strawberry guava?

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 strawberry guava pet-safety