Is English Ivy toxic to cats?

Hedera helix · Family: Araliaceae

Cats: toxic   Dogs: toxic

Also called: Branching Ivy, Glacier Ivy, Needlepoint Ivy, Sweetheart Ivy, California Ivy

Symptoms

Vomiting, abdominal pain, hypersalivation, diarrhea. Foliage is more toxic than berries

Toxic principles: Triterpenoid saponins (hederagenin)

Source: ASPCA entry

Care at a glance

• Light: medium
• Difficulty: medium
• Hanging-friendly: yes

Pet-safe alternatives

• Swedish Ivy
• Wax Plant
• Spider Plant