Can cats or dogs eat morning glory?
Cats: Should be careful · Dogs: Should be careful — Chinese morning glory/Thai morning glory (Ipomoea aquatica) which people eat as a vegetable. Cooked without adding a little seasoning. But be careful not to confuse it with morning glories/ornamental flowers of the same family, whose seeds are considered poisonous by the ASPCA. (Contains hallucinogenic substances) Stir-fried morning glory with garlic, oil and salty seasonings is not suitable for pets. Only edible morning glory, boiled, no seasoning added. If eating ornamental plant seeds, consult a veterinarian.
English nameMorning glory / Water spinach
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Symptoms that may be experienced
- Vomiting (if seeds of ornamental plants are eaten)
How do we come to this conclusion?
No veterinary agency has issued a decision directly against morning glory. This conclusion is therefore drawn from the components supported by reference data. This is not the source's judgment on the entire dish.
- morning glory — Seeds of the same genus (Ipomoea) contain hallucinogenic substances according to genus-level conclusions. It's not cooked morning glory. The real risk is confusing it with seeds. aspca.org
Instructions
Only edible morning glory, boiled, no seasoning added. If eating ornamental plant seeds, consult a veterinarian.
This information is used for preliminary decision making only. It is not a veterinary diagnosis or advice. If your pet has abnormal symptoms or eats or comes into contact with something that may be dangerous. Contact your veterinarian orAnimal clinic 24 hrs.immediately
Last checked 2026-07-28