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Is Tellmann's honeysuckle toxic to cats?

Lonicera x tellmanniana

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists tellmann's honeysuckle 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. As a Lonicera hybrid, the berries may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in pets and humans if consumed. Lonicera x tellmanniana is not individually assessed by the ASPCA, but the Lonicera genus berries are considered a mild GI irritant. Not classified as severely toxic, but keep berries away from children and pets.

What to do if your cat ate tellmann's honeysuckle

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

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

Is tellmann's honeysuckle toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is tellmann's honeysuckle toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists tellmann's honeysuckle 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. As a Lonicera hybrid, the berries may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in pets and humans if consumed. Lonicera x tellmanniana is not individually assessed by the ASPCA, but the Lonicera genus berries are considered a mild GI irritant. Not classified as severely toxic, but keep berries away from children and pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats tellmann's honeysuckle?

As a Lonicera hybrid, the berries may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in pets and humans if consumed. Lonicera x tellmanniana is not individually assessed by the ASPCA, but the Lonicera genus berries are considered a mild GI irritant. Not classified as severely toxic, but keep berries away from children and 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 tellmann's honeysuckle.

What should I do if my cat ate tellmann's 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 tellmann's honeysuckle toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Tellmann's honeysuckle is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full tellmann's honeysuckle pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to tellmann's 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 tellmann's honeysuckle pet-safety