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Is Wild maracuja toxic to cats?

Passiflora foetida

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists wild maracuja 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 fruit and foliage of Passiflora foetida contain cyanogenic glycosides (including passibiflorin) and may cause nausea and vomiting in humans and gastrointestinal upset in pets. Fully ripe red fruit is consumed locally in tropical regions. ASPCA does not individually list this species; treat as mildly toxic for pets and caution children against eating unripe fruit.

What to do if your cat ate wild maracuja

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

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

Is wild maracuja toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is wild maracuja toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists wild maracuja 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 fruit and foliage of Passiflora foetida contain cyanogenic glycosides (including passibiflorin) and may cause nausea and vomiting in humans and gastrointestinal upset in pets. Fully ripe red fruit is consumed locally in tropical regions. ASPCA does not individually list this species; treat as mildly toxic for pets and caution children against eating unripe fruit.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats wild maracuja?

Unripe fruit and foliage of Passiflora foetida contain cyanogenic glycosides (including passibiflorin) and may cause nausea and vomiting in humans and gastrointestinal upset in pets. Fully ripe red fruit is consumed locally in tropical regions. ASPCA does not individually list this species; treat as mildly toxic for pets and caution children against eating 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 wild maracuja.

What should I do if my cat ate wild maracuja?

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 wild maracuja toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to wild maracuja?

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 wild maracuja pet-safety