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Is Yellow Passion Fruit toxic to cats?

Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists yellow passion fruit 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. Passiflora edulis is not individually listed in the ASPCA database (the ASPCA 'purple passion vine' entry is Gynura aurantiaca, a different plant). The vine's leaves, immature fruit and rind can contain cyanogenic glycosides; unripe fruit and foliage should be considered unsafe for pets, so treat with caution and verify with a vet. Fully ripe pulp is eaten by people.

What to do if your cat ate yellow passion fruit

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

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

Is yellow passion fruit toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is yellow passion fruit toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists yellow passion fruit 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. Passiflora edulis is not individually listed in the ASPCA database (the ASPCA 'purple passion vine' entry is Gynura aurantiaca, a different plant). The vine's leaves, immature fruit and rind can contain cyanogenic glycosides; unripe fruit and foliage should be considered unsafe for pets, so treat with caution and verify with a vet. Fully ripe pulp is eaten by people.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats yellow passion fruit?

Passiflora edulis is not individually listed in the ASPCA database (the ASPCA 'purple passion vine' entry is Gynura aurantiaca, a different plant). The vine's leaves, immature fruit and rind can contain cyanogenic glycosides; unripe fruit and foliage should be considered unsafe for pets, so treat with caution and verify with a vet. Fully ripe pulp is eaten by people. 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 yellow passion fruit.

What should I do if my cat ate yellow passion fruit?

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 yellow passion fruit toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Yellow Passion Fruit is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full yellow passion fruit pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to yellow passion fruit?

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 yellow passion fruit pet-safety