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Is Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar toxic to cats?

Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca Pendula'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists weeping blue atlas cedar 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. Cedrus atlantica is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant lists; treat with caution and verify with a vet. Needles and cones may cause mild gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting or diarrhoea in cats and dogs if eaten, and the aromatic oils can irritate skin.

What to do if your cat ate weeping blue atlas cedar

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move weeping blue atlas cedar 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 weeping blue atlas cedar to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is weeping blue atlas cedar toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is weeping blue atlas cedar toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists weeping blue atlas cedar 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. Cedrus atlantica is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant lists; treat with caution and verify with a vet. Needles and cones may cause mild gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting or diarrhoea in cats and dogs if eaten, and the aromatic oils can irritate skin.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats weeping blue atlas cedar?

Cedrus atlantica is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant lists; treat with caution and verify with a vet. Needles and cones may cause mild gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting or diarrhoea in cats and dogs if eaten, and the aromatic oils can irritate skin. 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 weeping blue atlas cedar.

What should I do if my cat ate weeping blue atlas cedar?

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 weeping blue atlas cedar toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full weeping blue atlas cedar pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to weeping blue atlas cedar?

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 weeping blue atlas cedar pet-safety