Morning Glory
Ipomoea spp.
Mostly fine, with one catch.
Morning Glory (Ipomoea spp.) is a climbing vine with vibrant funnel-shaped flowers that is mildly toxic to cats.
Symptoms reported in cats
Most serious first.
- 1 Agitation and Tremors
- 2 Vomiting and Diarrhea
Important notes
Morning Glory (Ipomoea spp.) is a climbing vine with vibrant funnel-shaped flowers that is mildly toxic to cats. The seeds contain ergine (d-lysergic acid amide), a naturally occurring psychoactive compound related to LSD, along with other indole alkaloids. While the flowers and leaves carry much lower toxin levels, the seeds represent the primary hazard.
- Toxic compounds: ergine (d-lysergic acid amide) and related indole alkaloids; concentrated in seeds
- Mechanism: ergine acts on serotonin receptors in the CNS, causing altered neurological function; seeds also contain tannins that cause GI irritation
- Symptoms: vomiting, diarrhea, drooling; seed ingestion may cause disorientation, agitation, dilated pupils, or tremors
- Seeds are the most dangerous part; flowers and leaves cause mainly GI upset
- Contact your vet if your cat ingests seeds or shows neurological symptoms
This summary was compiled from multiple sources and is for informational use only. It is not a diagnosis or treatment plan. Toxicity varies with the substance, amount, plant part and the individual cat. If you think your cat may have been exposed to a toxic substance, contact a veterinarian right away.