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Is White Floss Silk Tree toxic to cats?

Ceiba insignis

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists white floss silk tree 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. Ceiba insignis (Malvaceae, synonym Chorisia insignis) is not individually listed by ASPCA. No significant toxic principles are documented, though as with many ornamental trees, ingestion of foliage or seeds may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in pets. The silky seed floss is a physical irritant. Treat as mildly toxic and keep pets away from fallen seed pods.

What to do if your cat ate white floss silk tree

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

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

Is white floss silk tree toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is white floss silk tree toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists white floss silk tree 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. Ceiba insignis (Malvaceae, synonym Chorisia insignis) is not individually listed by ASPCA. No significant toxic principles are documented, though as with many ornamental trees, ingestion of foliage or seeds may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in pets. The silky seed floss is a physical irritant. Treat as mildly toxic and keep pets away from fallen seed pods.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats white floss silk tree?

Ceiba insignis (Malvaceae, synonym Chorisia insignis) is not individually listed by ASPCA. No significant toxic principles are documented, though as with many ornamental trees, ingestion of foliage or seeds may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in pets. The silky seed floss is a physical irritant. Treat as mildly toxic and keep pets away from fallen seed pods. 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 floss silk tree.

What should I do if my cat ate white floss silk tree?

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 floss silk tree toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to white floss silk tree?

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 floss silk tree pet-safety