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Is Wisteria 'Amethyst Falls' toxic to cats?

Wisteria frutescens 'Amethyst Falls'

Toxic to cats

Yes — wisteria 'amethyst falls' 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. ASPCA lists Wisteria as toxic to dogs, cats and horses. The toxic principles are lectin and the glycoside wisterin, most concentrated in the seeds and pea-like pods; ingestion causes vomiting (sometimes bloody), diarrhoea and depression, and a few seeds can produce serious signs. Keep pods and seeds well away from pets.

What to do if your cat ate wisteria 'amethyst falls'

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

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

Is wisteria 'amethyst falls' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is wisteria 'amethyst falls' toxic to cats?

Yes — wisteria 'amethyst falls' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Wisteria as toxic to dogs, cats and horses. The toxic principles are lectin and the glycoside wisterin, most concentrated in the seeds and pea-like pods; ingestion causes vomiting (sometimes bloody), diarrhoea and depression, and a few seeds can produce serious signs. Keep pods and seeds well away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats wisteria 'amethyst falls'?

ASPCA lists Wisteria as toxic to dogs, cats and horses. The toxic principles are lectin and the glycoside wisterin, most concentrated in the seeds and pea-like pods; ingestion causes vomiting (sometimes bloody), diarrhoea and depression, and a few seeds can produce serious signs. Keep pods and seeds well away from pets. 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 wisteria 'amethyst falls'.

What should I do if my cat ate wisteria 'amethyst falls'?

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 wisteria 'amethyst falls' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Wisteria 'Amethyst Falls' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full wisteria 'amethyst falls' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to wisteria 'amethyst falls'?

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 wisteria 'amethyst falls' pet-safety