Is english ivy toxic to cats?
English ivy is mildly toxic to cats (S1 Caution): its triterpenoid saponins cause vomiting, abdominal pain, drooling, and diarrhea after ingestion, with the foliage more toxic than the berries — an upset stomach, not a systemic poisoning.
S1CAUTION
- TOXINtriterpenoid saponins (hederagenin)
- WHAT TO EXPECTvomiting; abdominal pain; hypersalivation
- CALL THE VETCall your vet if vomiting or diarrhea continues beyond 24 hours, or your cat stops eating or drinking.
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Symptoms
| SIGN |
|---|
| vomiting |
| abdominal pain |
| hypersalivation |
| diarrhea |
If your cat just ate it
1
Remove chewed leaves and move the vine out of climbing and dangling reach. Offer fresh water and watch for stomach upset over the next day.
2
When to call the vet: Call your vet if vomiting or diarrhea continues beyond 24 hours, or your cat stops eating or drinking.
Care at a glance
Lightmedium
Waterevery 5–9 days
Humiditymedium
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