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Is Valonia Oak toxic to cats?

Quercus ithaburensis subsp. macrolepis

Toxic to cats

Yes — valonia oak 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. ASPCA classifies oak (Quercus species) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses. The acorns, leaves and bark are rich in tannins (this subspecies is grown commercially for tanning), and ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and potential kidney or liver damage at high doses. Keep pets and livestock away from fallen acorns.

What to do if your cat ate valonia oak

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

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

Is valonia oak toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is valonia oak toxic to cats?

Yes — valonia oak is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA classifies oak (Quercus species) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses. The acorns, leaves and bark are rich in tannins (this subspecies is grown commercially for tanning), and ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and potential kidney or liver damage at high doses. Keep pets and livestock away from fallen acorns.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats valonia oak?

ASPCA classifies oak (Quercus species) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses. The acorns, leaves and bark are rich in tannins (this subspecies is grown commercially for tanning), and ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and potential kidney or liver damage at high doses. Keep pets and livestock away from fallen acorns. 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 valonia oak.

What should I do if my cat ate valonia oak?

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 valonia oak toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Valonia Oak is toxic to dogs as well. See the full valonia oak pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to valonia oak?

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 valonia oak pet-safety