About Locust toxicity
Locust (Robinia spp.) is marked as potentially toxic to cats, dogs, horses in the Plants4Pets database. Keep this plant out of reach of curious pets and read the species-specific notes below.
Photos of Locust (Robinia spp.)
Is Locust toxic to cats, dogs or horses?
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Cat Toxic Not verified
Vomiting, depression, anorexia, weakness, difficulty breathing, diarrhea (bloody), death Toxic principles: Toxalbumins: phasin, robin and robitin (bark, leaves and seeds)
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Dog Toxic Not verified
Vomiting, depression, anorexia, weakness, difficulty breathing, diarrhea (bloody), death Toxic principles: Toxalbumins: phasin, robin and robitin (bark, leaves and seeds)
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Horse Toxic Not verified
Vomiting, depression, anorexia, weakness, difficulty breathing, diarrhea (bloody), death Toxic principles: Toxalbumins: phasin, robin and robitin (bark, leaves and seeds)
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Locust plant details and common names
Family: Mimosaceae
Safety advice if a pet eats Locust
Many popular houseplants and garden species can cause vomiting, drooling, skin irritation or more serious symptoms when chewed by cats, dogs or horses. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not replace a veterinary consultation.
If your pet has eaten any part of Locust (Robinia spp.), note the amount ingested, watch for unusual behaviour and contact a veterinarian or pet poison helpline immediately.
Found outdated or incorrect data? Use the report form below or e-mail kontakt@plants4pets.pl with the plant name, species affected and your source — we review every submission.
FAQ: Locust and pet toxicity
- Is Locust toxic to cats?
- Yes. According to Plants4Pets, Locust is toxic to cats. Vomiting, depression, anorexia, weakness, difficulty breathing, diarrhea (bloody), death Toxic principles: Toxalbumins: phasin, robin and robitin (bark, leaves and seeds) This entry has not been manually verified yet — treat it as guidance only.
- Is Locust toxic to dogs?
- Yes. According to Plants4Pets, Locust is toxic to dogs. Vomiting, depression, anorexia, weakness, difficulty breathing, diarrhea (bloody), death Toxic principles: Toxalbumins: phasin, robin and robitin (bark, leaves and seeds) This entry has not been manually verified yet — treat it as guidance only.
- Is Locust toxic to horses?
- Yes. According to Plants4Pets, Locust is toxic to horses. Vomiting, depression, anorexia, weakness, difficulty breathing, diarrhea (bloody), death Toxic principles: Toxalbumins: phasin, robin and robitin (bark, leaves and seeds) This entry has not been manually verified yet — treat it as guidance only.
- Which pets are most at risk from Locust?
- Our database flags Locust as toxic to: cats, dogs, horses.
- What should I do if my pet eats Locust?
- Remove remaining plant material, do not induce vomiting unless a vet instructs you to, and seek professional help immediately with the plant name ready.
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