Locust
Robinia spp. · Fabaceae
How it looks
Locust is a legume-family tree with alternate, feather-like compound leaves (pinnate) of small leaflets. The branches bear large thorns, and in spring fragrant white-and-pink butterfly-shaped flowers hang in long clusters (4–8 in / 10–20 cm). It grows 33–82 ft (10–25 m) tall.
Dangerous — bloody diarrhea, difficulty breathing, even death
Eating Locust causes vomiting, bloody diarrhea, loss of appetite, and weakness, and it can progress to difficulty breathing and death. If your cat chewed any, contact your vet immediately.
If ingested
Contact your nearest vet immediately
- Action
- Rinse the mouth with water and monitor. Consult a vet if symptoms last more than 12 hours.
- Symptoms
- Vomiting, Depression, Loss of appetite, Weakness, Difficulty breathing, Bloody diarrhea, Death
- Onset (typical course)
- Right away to within 2 hours of ingestion
Guide for parents
Locust is not a tree to take lightly. Ingestion brings vomiting and bloody diarrhea, with depression, loss of appetite, and weakness, and it can progress to difficulty breathing and death.
Clear away fallen flowers, leaves, and broken branches the same day, and if your cat uses the yard, pay particular attention to the ground under the tree.
If there's any sign your cat chewed or swallowed it, go to the vet immediately even if symptoms look mild. Don't induce vomiting at home, and tell the vet which part was eaten and how much.
Details
- Scientific name
- Robinia spp.
- Common name
- Locust
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Toxic parts
- All parts
- Compounds
- Unknown
- Source
- ASPCA cats plant list
Related plants
Same plant family· Fabaceae
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