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Is Weeping Norway Spruce toxic to cats?

Picea abies 'Pendula'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists weeping norway spruce 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. Picea (spruce) species are not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant database. Spruce needles and sap can cause mild mouth and stomach irritation if chewed; treat with caution and verify with a vet if your pet ingests any.

What to do if your cat ate weeping norway spruce

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

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

Is weeping norway spruce toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is weeping norway spruce toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists weeping norway spruce 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. Picea (spruce) species are not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant database. Spruce needles and sap can cause mild mouth and stomach irritation if chewed; treat with caution and verify with a vet if your pet ingests any.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats weeping norway spruce?

Picea (spruce) species are not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic or non-toxic plant database. Spruce needles and sap can cause mild mouth and stomach irritation if chewed; treat with caution and verify with a vet if your pet ingests any. 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 norway spruce.

What should I do if my cat ate weeping norway spruce?

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 norway spruce toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Weeping Norway Spruce is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full weeping norway spruce pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to weeping norway spruce?

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 norway spruce pet-safety