Toxic to cats · Plants

Is Andromeda Japonica toxic to cats?

Extreme severity No safe amount — No amount is considered safe.

Yes. Even a small amount can be life-threatening — treat any exposure as an emergency and contact a vet immediately.

Symptoms to watch for

  • excessive drooling
  • depression
  • weakness
  • vomiting
  • diarrhea
  • heart arrhythmias
  • hypotension
  • death

How vets treat it

Immediate veterinary intervention is required to manage cardiac symptoms and provide supportive care; no specific antidote is mentioned.

Why it's dangerous

Grayanotoxins disrupt sodium channels, which negatively affects the function of cardiac and skeletal muscles.

Toxic compound: grayanotoxins

Good to know

This plant belongs to the same family as Rhododendrons and contains similar toxins that can be fatal.

Sources

This page is informational and is not veterinary advice. If your pet has been exposed to something risky, contact your vet or an animal poison control line right away.

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