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Is ornamental sweet potato vine toxic to cats?

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The seeds of sweet potato vine are poisonous to cats and kittens. If consumed in a large quantity, the leaves may cause diarrhea. Call your veterinarian if you suspect your cat has eaten any sweet potato vine seeds. Symptoms include hallucinations, dilated pupils, and numb paws.


Are ornamental sweet potato vines poisonous to cats?

Although the sweet potato itself is not toxic to felines, the vines of the sweet potato plant contain the toxic principle LSD. Consuming a small portion of the sweet potato vine can cause a dermatitis-type reaction, causing the cat's skin, mouth or throat to blister and swell upon contact.

Are sweet potato vines poisonous to pets?

Sweet potato vine is known for its toxic ingredients, with similar characteristics to LSD. Ingestion of the vine may have a poisonous effect on dogs. The vines are highly toxic and can adversely affect the kidneys, brain, heart or liver. Even eating small amounts could result in noticeable damage to your dog's health.

Is ornamental sweet potato vine poisonous?

You can grow sweet potato vines as groundcovers, cascade from window boxes, hanging baskets or urns, or trail over garden walls. The attention-grabbing ornamental leaves, while technically nontoxic, can result in diarrhea if too many are eaten, while ingesting the seeds may cause neurological issues.

Are ornamental sweet potato leaves edible?

Yes, ornamental sweet potatoes are edible! Ornamental sweet potato tubers are, indeed, sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas). That said, ornamental sweet potato tubers are planted for their lovely chartreuse, purple, or variegated trailing foliage that serves as the perfect counterpoint to offset annual blooms.

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