Toxic to cats · Plants

Is Chinaberry Tree 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

  • drooling
  • vomiting
  • diarrhea
  • depression
  • seizures
  • death

How vets treat it

Immediate veterinary intervention is required for decontamination and supportive care to manage neurological and gastrointestinal symptoms.

Why it's dangerous

The tree contains meliatoxins which act as neurotoxins and gastrointestinal irritants, potentially leading to central nervous system failure in large doses.

Toxic compound: meliatoxins

Good to know

All parts of the tree are toxic, but the berries contain the highest concentration of toxins.

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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