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Is Tartarian Honeysuckle toxic to cats?

Lonicera tatarica

Toxic to cats

Yes — tartarian honeysuckle 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 berries of Lonicera tatarica are toxic to cats, dogs, and humans, causing vomiting, diarrhoea, and lethargy if ingested. The ASPCA lists Lonicera species as toxic to dogs and cats. Keep children and pets away from the fruiting plant.

What to do if your cat ate tartarian honeysuckle

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

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

Is tartarian honeysuckle toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is tartarian honeysuckle toxic to cats?

Yes — tartarian honeysuckle is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The berries of Lonicera tatarica are toxic to cats, dogs, and humans, causing vomiting, diarrhoea, and lethargy if ingested. The ASPCA lists Lonicera species as toxic to dogs and cats. Keep children and pets away from the fruiting plant.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats tartarian honeysuckle?

The berries of Lonicera tatarica are toxic to cats, dogs, and humans, causing vomiting, diarrhoea, and lethargy if ingested. The ASPCA lists Lonicera species as toxic to dogs and cats. Keep children and pets away from the fruiting plant. 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 tartarian honeysuckle.

What should I do if my cat ate tartarian honeysuckle?

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 tartarian honeysuckle toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Tartarian Honeysuckle is toxic to dogs as well. See the full tartarian honeysuckle pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to tartarian honeysuckle?

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 tartarian honeysuckle pet-safety