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Is Maries Doublefile Viburnum toxic to cats?

Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum 'Mariesii'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists maries doublefile viburnum 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. Viburnum plicatum is not individually listed by the ASPCA as toxic or non-toxic. Viburnum berries and bark contain viburnoside and related compounds that can cause mild gastrointestinal upset (vomiting, diarrhoea) in dogs and cats if consumed in quantity. A 'mildly-toxic' precautionary designation is appropriate; prevent pets from eating berries.

What to do if your cat ate maries doublefile viburnum

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

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

Is maries doublefile viburnum toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is maries doublefile viburnum toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists maries doublefile viburnum 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. Viburnum plicatum is not individually listed by the ASPCA as toxic or non-toxic. Viburnum berries and bark contain viburnoside and related compounds that can cause mild gastrointestinal upset (vomiting, diarrhoea) in dogs and cats if consumed in quantity. A 'mildly-toxic' precautionary designation is appropriate; prevent pets from eating berries.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats maries doublefile viburnum?

Viburnum plicatum is not individually listed by the ASPCA as toxic or non-toxic. Viburnum berries and bark contain viburnoside and related compounds that can cause mild gastrointestinal upset (vomiting, diarrhoea) in dogs and cats if consumed in quantity. A 'mildly-toxic' precautionary designation is appropriate; prevent pets from eating berries. 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 maries doublefile viburnum.

What should I do if my cat ate maries doublefile viburnum?

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 maries doublefile viburnum toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Maries Doublefile Viburnum is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full maries doublefile viburnum pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to maries doublefile viburnum?

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.

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