Growli
Let's go

Pet safety

Is Tibetan whitebeam toxic to cats?

Sorbus thibetica 'John Mitchell'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists tibetan whitebeam 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. Raw berries contain parasorbic acid and trace cyanogenic compounds typical of the Sorbus genus. Ingestion of large quantities of raw berries can cause vomiting and gastrointestinal distress in pets and humans. ASPCA does not individually list this cultivar. Treat as mildly toxic; cooked berries lose toxicity.

What to do if your cat ate tibetan whitebeam

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

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

Is tibetan whitebeam toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is tibetan whitebeam toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists tibetan whitebeam 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. Raw berries contain parasorbic acid and trace cyanogenic compounds typical of the Sorbus genus. Ingestion of large quantities of raw berries can cause vomiting and gastrointestinal distress in pets and humans. ASPCA does not individually list this cultivar. Treat as mildly toxic; cooked berries lose toxicity.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats tibetan whitebeam?

Raw berries contain parasorbic acid and trace cyanogenic compounds typical of the Sorbus genus. Ingestion of large quantities of raw berries can cause vomiting and gastrointestinal distress in pets and humans. ASPCA does not individually list this cultivar. Treat as mildly toxic; cooked berries lose toxicity. 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 tibetan whitebeam.

What should I do if my cat ate tibetan whitebeam?

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 tibetan whitebeam toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to tibetan whitebeam?

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 tibetan whitebeam pet-safety