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Is Vilmorin's rowan toxic to cats?

Sorbus vilmorinii

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists vilmorin's rowan 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 of Sorbus species contain parasorbic acid and may cause gastrointestinal upset in pets and people if consumed raw in quantity. ASPCA does not individually list Sorbus vilmorinii. Berries are not generally palatable raw. Treat as mildly toxic; veterinary advice recommended if significant ingestion occurs.

What to do if your cat ate vilmorin's rowan

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

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

Is vilmorin's rowan toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is vilmorin's rowan toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists vilmorin's rowan 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 of Sorbus species contain parasorbic acid and may cause gastrointestinal upset in pets and people if consumed raw in quantity. ASPCA does not individually list Sorbus vilmorinii. Berries are not generally palatable raw. Treat as mildly toxic; veterinary advice recommended if significant ingestion occurs.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats vilmorin's rowan?

Raw berries of Sorbus species contain parasorbic acid and may cause gastrointestinal upset in pets and people if consumed raw in quantity. ASPCA does not individually list Sorbus vilmorinii. Berries are not generally palatable raw. Treat as mildly toxic; veterinary advice recommended if significant ingestion occurs. 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 vilmorin's rowan.

What should I do if my cat ate vilmorin's rowan?

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 vilmorin's rowan toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to vilmorin's rowan?

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 vilmorin's rowan pet-safety