Is Morning Glory Toxic to Pets?
Yes — morning glory is toxic to cats. Yes — morning glory is toxic to dogs. Yes — morning glory is toxic to horses.
PawSafe Check is for general information only and is not veterinary advice. Always contact your veterinarian or a poison control service if you think your pet has been exposed.
- Scientific name
- Ipomoea spp.
- Toxic compound
- Lysergic acid alkaloids (in seeds)
- Toxic parts
- Seeds (most toxic)
- Also known as
- ipomoea
Symptoms
Cats (toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Reduced appetite
Dogs (toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Reduced appetite
Horses (toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Reduced appetite
What to do
If your cat ate morning glory
- Call your vet or a pet poison control line immediately — don't wait for symptoms.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to.
- Bring the plant, label or packaging with you so the vet knows exactly what your cat ate.
- Note roughly how much was eaten and when.
If your dog ate morning glory
- Call your vet or a pet poison control line immediately — don't wait for symptoms.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to.
- Bring the plant, label or packaging with you so the vet knows exactly what your dog ate.
- Note roughly how much was eaten and when.
If your horse ate morning glory
- Call your vet or a pet poison control line immediately — don't wait for symptoms.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to.
- Bring the plant, label or packaging with you so the vet knows exactly what your horse ate.
- Note roughly how much was eaten and when.
Good to know
Morning glory seeds contain compounds that can cause vomiting, agitation, tremors and wobbliness.
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Frequently asked questions
Is morning glory toxic to cats?
Yes — morning glory is toxic to cats. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Is morning glory toxic to dogs?
Yes — morning glory is toxic to dogs. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Is morning glory toxic to horses?
Yes — morning glory is toxic to horses. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Which parts of morning glory are toxic?
Seeds (most toxic).
What makes morning glory toxic?
Lysergic acid alkaloids (in seeds).
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