Is Morning glory poisonous to dogs and cats?

Updated 2026-09-30 · 2 sources

Based on: Pet Poison Helpline, NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

Call a vet today

Morning glory is poisonous to dogs and cats – call your vet today for advice if your pet has eaten any of it. The seeds contain toxins, while foliage and flowers can cause gastrointestinal distress in dogs and cats.

  • Dogs Call a vet today
  • Cats Call a vet today
What to do now

What to do right now

  1. Call your vet or the nearest emergency vet.
  2. Note which plant, which part, how much and when your pet ate or chewed it.
  3. Take a photo or a piece of the plant with you.
  4. Remove what is left and move the plant out of reach.
  5. Keep your pet calm.

Don't

  • Do not make your pet vomit unless a vet tells you to.
  • Do not give your pet any human medicine.

Why it can be dangerous

Morning glory seeds contain ergot alkaloid toxins, while foliage and flowers can cause gastrointestinal distress, including vomiting and diarrhea, in dogs and cats.[1]

Signs to watch for

  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Hallucinations after eating a large amount of seeds
Scientific name
Ipomoea
Poisonous parts
seeds

What the experts say

“Problems: Poisonous to Humans, Problem for Cats, Problem for Dogs, Problem for Horses, Weedy”

— NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox [2]
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Common questions

Which part of Morning glory is poisonous?

The seeds contain ergot alkaloid toxins.[1]

Is Morning glory dangerous for cats too?

Yes. Morning glory is listed as a problem for cats, and foliage or flowers can cause vomiting and diarrhea in cats.[1]

What signs may follow eating Morning glory?

Vomiting and diarrhea may occur, and large amounts of seeds may cause hallucinations.[1]

Sources

  1. Pet Poison Helpline
  2. NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

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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