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Is Weeping White Mulberry toxic to cats?

Morus alba 'Pendula'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists weeping white mulberry 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. Unripe mulberry fruits and the white sap (latex) in stems and leaves of Morus species can cause mild gastrointestinal upset (vomiting, nausea, diarrhea) in dogs, cats, and humans. Ripe fruit in small quantities is generally considered low-risk but large quantities may cause digestive upset. ASPCA does not list Morus as individually toxic, but the latex is a known mild irritant. Treat as mildly toxic out of caution, particularly for the foliage and unripe fruit.

What to do if your cat ate weeping white mulberry

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

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

Is weeping white mulberry toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is weeping white mulberry toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists weeping white mulberry 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. Unripe mulberry fruits and the white sap (latex) in stems and leaves of Morus species can cause mild gastrointestinal upset (vomiting, nausea, diarrhea) in dogs, cats, and humans. Ripe fruit in small quantities is generally considered low-risk but large quantities may cause digestive upset. ASPCA does not list Morus as individually toxic, but the latex is a known mild irritant. Treat as mildly toxic out of caution, particularly for the foliage and unripe fruit.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats weeping white mulberry?

Unripe mulberry fruits and the white sap (latex) in stems and leaves of Morus species can cause mild gastrointestinal upset (vomiting, nausea, diarrhea) in dogs, cats, and humans. Ripe fruit in small quantities is generally considered low-risk but large quantities may cause digestive upset. ASPCA does not list Morus as individually toxic, but the latex is a known mild irritant. Treat as mildly toxic out of caution, particularly for the foliage and unripe fruit. 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 white mulberry.

What should I do if my cat ate weeping white mulberry?

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 white mulberry toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Weeping White Mulberry is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full weeping white mulberry pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to weeping white mulberry?

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 white mulberry pet-safety