Is Gaultheria poisonous to dogs and cats?
Call a vet todayGaultheria is poisonous to cats – call your vet today for advice if your pet has eaten any of it. Our sources do not list it for dogs, which is not proof that it is safe for them. The fruits, leaves and sap/juice are listed as poisonous.
- Dogs Not listed in our sources – that is not proof that it is safe
- Cats Call a vet today
What to do right now
- Call your vet or the nearest emergency vet.
- Note which plant, which part, how much and when.
- Take a photo or a piece of the plant with you.
- Remove what is left and move the plant out of reach.
- Keep your pet calm.
Don't
- Do not make your pet vomit unless a vet tells you to.
- Do not give any human medicine.
Why it can be dangerous
The source lists Gaultheria as a problem for cats and lists stomach upset as a poison symptom.[1]
Signs to watch for
- Scientific name
- Gaultheria
- Poisonous parts
- fruits, leaves, sap/juice
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Common questions
Is Gaultheria dangerous for cats?
Yes. The source lists Gaultheria as a problem for cats.[1]
What signs are listed?
Stomach upset is listed.[1]
Sources
How this page was made: written with the help of AI from the sources below, then checked claim by claim against those sources. Urgency levels follow OkPaw’s fixed safety rules. It is guidance, not a diagnosis. How we write our pages