Wisteria
ToxicWisteria is poisonous to dogs and cats. ASPCA identifies lectin and wisterin glycoside as toxic principles and lists vomiting, diarrhea, and depression as clinical signs.
Quick Answer: Is Wisteria Toxic to Dogs or Cats?
Use this short answer first, then read symptoms and what to do next.
Is Wisteria toxic to dogs?
Yes. Wisteria is toxic to dogs and should be avoided. Contact a veterinarian if your pet ate it or has symptoms.
Is Wisteria toxic to cats?
Yes. Wisteria is toxic to cats and should be avoided. Contact a veterinarian if your pet ate it or has symptoms.
Symptoms to watch for
Vomiting (possibly bloody), diarrhea, depression
What should I do now?
Contact your veterinarian or pet poison control promptly after suspected wisteria ingestion. Save a plant photo and...
Wisteria Poisoning Search Answers
These are the quick answers pet owners usually need after finding wisteria vines, seeds, or pods in the yard.
Is wisteria poisonous to dogs?
Yes. ASPCA lists wisteria as toxic to dogs. Listed signs include vomiting, sometimes with blood, diarrhea, and depression. Contact your veterinarian after suspected ingestion rather than waiting for these signs.
Is wisteria toxic to cats?
Yes. ASPCA lists wisteria as toxic to cats. If your cat may have eaten it, contact your veterinarian or pet poison control with a plant photo, the part involved, and the estimated amount.
What part of wisteria is most dangerous?
The ASPCA reference does not rank toxin concentrations by plant part or identify a safe part to feed. Keep the whole plant and fallen material inaccessible, and tell your veterinarian exactly what was chewed or swallowed.
What should I do if my pet ate wisteria?
Remove access to the plant, note which part was eaten, take a photo if possible, and call your veterinarian or pet poison control. Do not wait for severe symptoms if the amount is unknown.
Dogs
Unsafe
Cats
Unsafe
Risk level
Toxic
Symptoms
Vomiting (possibly bloody), diarrhea, depression
What to do now
Contact your veterinarian or pet poison control promptly after suspected wisteria ingestion. Save a plant photo and...
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Symptoms to Watch For
Vomiting (possibly bloody), diarrhea, depression
What to Do
Contact your veterinarian or pet poison control promptly after suspected wisteria ingestion. Save a plant photo and note which part and how much may have been eaten; do not wait for symptoms.
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Plant Identity, Evidence and Limits
Plant identity: Wisteria spp. (Fabaceae); the botanical guide below shows Chinese wisteria, Wisteria sinensis.
Chinese wisteria is a woody climbing vine with compound leaves, hanging flower clusters, and velvety, bean-like pods. A photo alone cannot confirm an exposure or its severity. NC State Extension botanical description and real plant photos.
| What the source establishes | What it does not establish |
|---|---|
| ASPCA lists toxicity to dogs and cats, with lectin and wisterin glycoside. ASPCA Poison Control. | The reference does not provide a pet-specific safe dose or rank plant parts by toxin concentration. |
| Listed signs are vomiting, sometimes bloody, diarrhea, and depression. ASPCA Poison Control. | Signs are not a diagnostic test. An apparently well pet still needs an exposure assessment. |
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Quick Answers
Is Wisteria poisonous to dogs?
Is Wisteria toxic to cats?
What symptoms can Wisteria cause in pets?
What should I do if my pet ate Wisteria?
What part of wisteria is most dangerous?
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