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Is White Frangipani toxic to cats?

Plumeria alba

Toxic to cats

Yes — white frangipani is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Plumeria alba, like all Plumeria, produces toxic milky latex sap in its stems, leaves, and bark. All parts are toxic to dogs and cats (ASPCA: Plumeria listed as toxic). Ingestion causes vomiting, diarrhoea, and lethargy. Sap causes dermatitis and eye irritation in humans. Wear gloves when pruning and keep away from pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate white frangipani

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

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

Is white frangipani toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is white frangipani toxic to cats?

Yes — white frangipani is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Plumeria alba, like all Plumeria, produces toxic milky latex sap in its stems, leaves, and bark. All parts are toxic to dogs and cats (ASPCA: Plumeria listed as toxic). Ingestion causes vomiting, diarrhoea, and lethargy. Sap causes dermatitis and eye irritation in humans. Wear gloves when pruning and keep away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats white frangipani?

Plumeria alba, like all Plumeria, produces toxic milky latex sap in its stems, leaves, and bark. All parts are toxic to dogs and cats (ASPCA: Plumeria listed as toxic). Ingestion causes vomiting, diarrhoea, and lethargy. Sap causes dermatitis and eye irritation in humans. Wear gloves when pruning and keep away from pets and children. 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 frangipani.

What should I do if my cat ate white frangipani?

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 frangipani toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to white frangipani?

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 frangipani pet-safety