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Is Tampoi toxic to cats?

Baccaurea dulcis

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists tampoi 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. Baccaurea dulcis (family Phyllanthaceae) is not individually listed by ASPCA. The ripe fruit is consumed by humans with no reported toxic effects. No toxic principles have been documented for this genus. Pet safety has not been assessed by ASPCA. As a precaution, prevent pets from ingesting seeds or unripe fruit.

What to do if your cat ate tampoi

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

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

Is tampoi toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is tampoi toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists tampoi 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. Baccaurea dulcis (family Phyllanthaceae) is not individually listed by ASPCA. The ripe fruit is consumed by humans with no reported toxic effects. No toxic principles have been documented for this genus. Pet safety has not been assessed by ASPCA. As a precaution, prevent pets from ingesting seeds or unripe fruit.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats tampoi?

Baccaurea dulcis (family Phyllanthaceae) is not individually listed by ASPCA. The ripe fruit is consumed by humans with no reported toxic effects. No toxic principles have been documented for this genus. Pet safety has not been assessed by ASPCA. As a precaution, prevent pets from ingesting seeds or unripe fruit. 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 tampoi.

What should I do if my cat ate tampoi?

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 tampoi toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to tampoi?

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 tampoi pet-safety