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Is White dipladenia toxic to cats?

Mandevilla boliviensis

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists white dipladenia 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. The ASPCA lists Mandevilla (sold as Dipladenia) as non-toxic to cats and dogs. Its milky sap can still cause mild mouth or stomach irritation if chewed, so keep it out of reach and contact your vet if a pet eats a large amount.

What to do if your cat ate white dipladenia

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

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

Is white dipladenia toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is white dipladenia toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists white dipladenia 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. The ASPCA lists Mandevilla (sold as Dipladenia) as non-toxic to cats and dogs. Its milky sap can still cause mild mouth or stomach irritation if chewed, so keep it out of reach and contact your vet if a pet eats a large amount.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats white dipladenia?

The ASPCA lists Mandevilla (sold as Dipladenia) as non-toxic to cats and dogs. Its milky sap can still cause mild mouth or stomach irritation if chewed, so keep it out of reach and contact your vet if a pet eats a large amount. 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 white dipladenia.

What should I do if my cat ate white dipladenia?

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 white dipladenia toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to white dipladenia?

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 white dipladenia pet-safety