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Is Sungold Cypress toxic to cats?

Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Sungold'

Toxic to cats

Yes — sungold cypress 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. The ASPCA lists Chamaecyparis / cypress (and the related junipers) among plants toxic to cats and dogs; foliage and oils can cause gastrointestinal upset (vomiting, diarrhoea), drooling and lethargy if chewed. Keep pets from grazing on clippings and verify any concern with a vet.

What to do if your cat ate sungold cypress

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

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

Is sungold cypress toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is sungold cypress toxic to cats?

Yes — sungold cypress is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists Chamaecyparis / cypress (and the related junipers) among plants toxic to cats and dogs; foliage and oils can cause gastrointestinal upset (vomiting, diarrhoea), drooling and lethargy if chewed. Keep pets from grazing on clippings and verify any concern with a vet.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats sungold cypress?

The ASPCA lists Chamaecyparis / cypress (and the related junipers) among plants toxic to cats and dogs; foliage and oils can cause gastrointestinal upset (vomiting, diarrhoea), drooling and lethargy if chewed. Keep pets from grazing on clippings and verify any concern with a vet. 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 sungold cypress.

What should I do if my cat ate sungold cypress?

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 sungold cypress toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Sungold Cypress is toxic to dogs as well. See the full sungold cypress pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to sungold cypress?

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 sungold cypress pet-safety