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Is Yellow Trumpet Creeper toxic to cats?

Campsis radicans 'Flava'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists yellow trumpet creeper 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. Campsis radicans is reported to cause mild dermatitis (contact skin irritation) in some people. The ASPCA lists Campsis radicans as toxic to dogs and cats, causing mild gastrointestinal upset and skin irritation. Wear gloves when pruning. Keep pets from chewing foliage.

What to do if your cat ate yellow trumpet creeper

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

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

Is yellow trumpet creeper toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is yellow trumpet creeper toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists yellow trumpet creeper 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. Campsis radicans is reported to cause mild dermatitis (contact skin irritation) in some people. The ASPCA lists Campsis radicans as toxic to dogs and cats, causing mild gastrointestinal upset and skin irritation. Wear gloves when pruning. Keep pets from chewing foliage.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats yellow trumpet creeper?

Campsis radicans is reported to cause mild dermatitis (contact skin irritation) in some people. The ASPCA lists Campsis radicans as toxic to dogs and cats, causing mild gastrointestinal upset and skin irritation. Wear gloves when pruning. Keep pets from chewing foliage. 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 trumpet creeper.

What should I do if my cat ate yellow trumpet creeper?

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 trumpet creeper toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Yellow Trumpet Creeper is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full yellow trumpet creeper pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to yellow trumpet creeper?

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 trumpet creeper pet-safety