Cats safety

Is Morning Glory Safe for Cats?

Quick answer

ASPCA lists Morning Glory (Ipomoea spp.) as toxic to cats. Vomiting is a listed sign, and large amounts of seeds may cause hallucinations. The listing does not quantify a dose; contact a veterinarian or animal poison control if ingestion occurs.

Morning Glory houseplant

Is Morning Glory safe for cats?

Toxic

ASPCA lists Morning Glory (Ipomoea spp.) as toxic to cats. Vomiting is a listed sign, and large amounts of seeds may cause hallucinations. The listing does not quantify a dose; contact a veterinarian or animal poison control if ingestion occurs.

Possible symptoms: vomiting, hallucinations after large seed ingestion

Sources

Disclaimer: This page is for general information only and is not veterinary advice. If your cats ate Morning Glory, contact your veterinarian or animal poison control immediately.

Safer alternatives for cats

Frequently asked questions

Is Morning Glory safe for cats?

ASPCA lists Morning Glory (Ipomoea spp.) as toxic to cats. Vomiting is a listed sign, and large amounts of seeds may cause hallucinations. The listing does not quantify a dose; contact a veterinarian or animal poison control if ingestion occurs.

What should I do if my cats ate Morning Glory?

Remove any remaining plant material, note how much was eaten, and contact your veterinarian or animal poison control immediately. Watch for: vomiting, hallucinations after large seed ingestion.

What are safer plant alternatives for cats?

Browse our verified list of plants safe for cats at /best-plants/plants-safe-for-cats/. Popular picks include spider plant, Boston fern, and areca palm for cat and dog households.

How this Morning Glory profile is reviewed?

Editorial policyReview board

Written by · Reviewed by LeafyPixels Review Board

This Morning Glory plant profile was researched and written by . Care facts, watering ranges, light needs, and pet-safety notes for Morning Glory are checked against multiple independent references before publication.

We prioritize sources that hold up under scrutiny:

  • University cooperative extension bulletins and fact sheets (Penn State, Clemson, UMD, NC State, and similar programs)
  • Botanical garden and horticultural society publications
  • Peer-reviewed plant science and veterinary toxicology references where pet safety matters (including ASPCA Animal Poison Control)
  • Established reference works on indoor plant culture

The LeafyPixels editorial team then reviews the draft for clarity, step-by-step usefulness, and fit with real apartment and home conditions-not ideal greenhouse setups. When guidance changes materially, we update the page and note the revision date.

Sources used

  1. ASPCA Animal Poison Control — Morning Glory (n.d.) Ipomoea genus-level toxicity classification and listed clinical signs for cats. [Online]. Available at: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/morning-glory (Accessed: 1 March 2024).