Is Wooly-leaf White Sapote toxic to cats?

Yes — wooly-leaf white sapote is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. As with Casimiroa edulis, the seeds, bark, and foliage of C. tetrameria contain sedative alkaloids. Seeds are considered toxic if consumed raw by animals or humans in quantity. Ripe fruit flesh is consumed without reported harm, but all other plant parts should be kept away from pets. Not individually listed by ASPCA; exercise caution and contact a veterinarian if a pet ingests seeds or plant material.

As with Casimiroa edulis, the seeds, bark, and foliage of C. tetrameria contain sedative alkaloids. Seeds are considered toxic if consumed raw by animals or humans in quantity. Ripe fruit flesh is consumed without reported harm, but all other plant parts should be kept away from pets. Not individually listed by ASPCA; exercise caution and contact a veterinarian if a pet ingests seeds or plant material. 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 wooly-leaf white sapote.

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.

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

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.