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Is Trident Maple toxic to cats?

Acer buergerianum

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists trident maple 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. Acer buergerianum is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The ASPCA lists Red Maple (Acer rubrum) as non-toxic to cats and dogs but toxic to horses, where wilted leaves cause red blood cell damage via tannins and gallic acid. Treat trident maple with the same caution, keep wilted clippings away from horses, and verify with a vet.

What to do if your cat ate trident maple

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

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

Is trident maple toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is trident maple toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists trident maple 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. Acer buergerianum is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The ASPCA lists Red Maple (Acer rubrum) as non-toxic to cats and dogs but toxic to horses, where wilted leaves cause red blood cell damage via tannins and gallic acid. Treat trident maple with the same caution, keep wilted clippings away from horses, and verify with a vet.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats trident maple?

Acer buergerianum is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The ASPCA lists Red Maple (Acer rubrum) as non-toxic to cats and dogs but toxic to horses, where wilted leaves cause red blood cell damage via tannins and gallic acid. Treat trident maple with the same caution, keep wilted clippings away from horses, and verify 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 trident maple.

What should I do if my cat ate trident maple?

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 trident maple toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to trident maple?

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 trident maple pet-safety