Is Mimosa poisonous to dogs and cats?
Call a vet todayMimosa (silk tree) is poisonous to dogs – call your vet today for advice if your pet has eaten any of it. Our sources do not list it for cats, which is not proof that it is safe for them.
- Dogs Call a vet today
- Cats Not listed in our sources – that is not proof that it is safe
What to do right now
- Call your vet or the nearest emergency vet.
- Note which plant, which part, how much and when.
- Remove what is left and move the plant out of reach.
- Take a photo or a piece of the plant with you.
- 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
NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox lists Mimosa (silk tree) as a problem for dogs.[1]
- Scientific name
- Albizia
What the experts say
“Problems: Invasive Species, Messy, Problem for Dogs, Short-lived, Weak Wood, Weedy”
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Common questions
Is Mimosa listed as a problem for dogs?
Yes. NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox lists Mimosa (silk tree) as a problem for dogs.[1]
Is Mimosa listed for cats?
Our sources do not list it for cats, which is not proof that it is safe for them.
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
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