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Is Wisteria toxic to cats and dogs?
Wisteria sinensis, Wisteria floribunda · also called Chinese wisteria, Japanese wisteria
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ToxicWisteria seeds and pods are toxic to cats and dogs. Eating them can cause repeated vomiting, diarrhoea and dehydration.
By Maya HartIf your pet chewed it
- Call your vet or a pet poison helpline, tell them the plant name (a photo helps) and how much was chewed.
- Rinse your pet’s mouth with water and remove any plant material from the fur.
Signs to watch for
- Repeated vomiting, sometimes with blood
- Diarrhoea
- Depression
- Dehydration
What is harmful
- Parts
- Seeds and pods most toxic; also leaves and stems
- Substance
- Lectins and wisterin glycosides
The details
Wisteria is at its most dangerous in late summer and autumn, when the velvety seed pods ripen and drop. Dogs, especially puppies, may play with and chew them. Collect fallen pods regularly, or remove them from the plant before they ripen.
Pet-safe alternatives
- Climbing roses
- Common jasmine (Jasminum officinale)
Questions owners ask
Is Wisteria toxic to cats?
Yes — toxic to cats. Harmful parts: seeds and pods most toxic; also leaves and stems.
Is Wisteria toxic to dogs?
Yes — toxic to dogs. Harmful parts: seeds and pods most toxic; also leaves and stems.
What happens if a pet eats wisteria?
repeated vomiting, sometimes with blood, diarrhoea, depression, dehydration.
What should I do if my pet chewed it?
Call your vet or a pet poison helpline, tell them the plant name (a photo helps) and how much was chewed. Rinse your pet’s mouth with water and remove any plant material from the fur.
What are pet-safe alternatives to wisteria?
Climbing roses, Common jasmine (Jasminum officinale).
Sources
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