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Is Wisley Pearl Gaultheria toxic to cats?

Gaultheria × wisleyensis 'Wisley Pearl'

Toxic to cats

Yes — wisley pearl gaultheria 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. Gaultheria hybrids contain methyl salicylate glycosides (the same toxic principle found throughout the genus). Ingestion by cats or dogs can cause vomiting, gastric irritation, haemorrhage, hepatic damage, and anaemia; cats are at heightened risk due to impaired salicylate metabolism. Berries are ornamental only — do not eat, and keep pets away.

What to do if your cat ate wisley pearl gaultheria

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

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

Is wisley pearl gaultheria toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is wisley pearl gaultheria toxic to cats?

Yes — wisley pearl gaultheria is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Gaultheria hybrids contain methyl salicylate glycosides (the same toxic principle found throughout the genus). Ingestion by cats or dogs can cause vomiting, gastric irritation, haemorrhage, hepatic damage, and anaemia; cats are at heightened risk due to impaired salicylate metabolism. Berries are ornamental only — do not eat, and keep pets away.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats wisley pearl gaultheria?

Gaultheria hybrids contain methyl salicylate glycosides (the same toxic principle found throughout the genus). Ingestion by cats or dogs can cause vomiting, gastric irritation, haemorrhage, hepatic damage, and anaemia; cats are at heightened risk due to impaired salicylate metabolism. Berries are ornamental only — do not eat, and keep pets away. 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 wisley pearl gaultheria.

What should I do if my cat ate wisley pearl gaultheria?

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 wisley pearl gaultheria toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Wisley Pearl Gaultheria is toxic to dogs as well. See the full wisley pearl gaultheria pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to wisley pearl gaultheria?

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.

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