Wisteria

जहरीला

Verdict

Toxic — all parts contain a compound that causes vomiting and diarrhea; seeds and pods are most concentrated.

Toxic principle: wisterin (glycoside), resins — concentrated in seeds and pods
Source: ASPCA · Verified 2026-06-12

If your cat ate this

Cats hide symptoms — don't wait and see. Even small amounts of certain substances can be fatal to a cat. Act fast.

  1. 1. Call your veterinarian immediately
  2. दिल्ली (IN): Govt. Veterinary Hospital, Tis Hazari 011-23890485 development.delhi.gov.in
  3. मुंबई (IN): Vetic Pet Clinic (Andheri West) 89290 43121 vetic.in
  4. बेंगलुरु (IN): Dr Doodley Pet Hospital 99023 56133 pethospitalbangalore.com
  5. चेन्नई (IN): SKS Veterinary Hospital (Abiramapuram) 044 4210 8159 skspethospital.com admin@skspethospital.com
  6. हैदराबाद (IN): MrVet Hospitals (Gachibowli) 96767 55544 mrvethospitals.com

2026-08-06 को सत्यापित

Verdict

Wisteria (a common flowering vine) is listed as toxic to cats by the ASPCA. The seeds and seed pods contain the highest concentration of toxic compounds (including a glycoside called wisterin), though all parts of the plant can cause illness if chewed or eaten. It typically causes gastrointestinal illness rather than organ failure, but can be serious if a cat eats a significant amount of seed pods.

Symptoms to watch for

  • vomiting
  • diarrhea (may be bloody with large ingestions)
  • abdominal pain
  • depression or lethargy

What to do

Remove any chewed plant material from your cat's mouth if it's safe to do so, and contact a vet, especially if your cat has eaten seed pods. Keep wisteria vines and dropped seed pods out of reach, particularly in gardens where cats roam.

Govt. Veterinary Hospital, Tis Hazari: 011-23890485 development.delhi.gov.in