Wire Netting Bush
Corokia cotoneaster · Argophyllaceae
How it looks
The wire netting bush (Corokia) is a small gray-green shrub with a very distinctive form, its slender branches bending in a zigzag as they grow. The branches tangle together so they appear like wire netting. Small yellow star-shaped flowers are scattered along the branches. Height 3–6.5 ft (1–2 m).
Mild caution — stomach irritation
The leaves, stems, and other parts of Wire Netting Bush contain irritating compounds that can cause gastrointestinal signs like vomiting, diarrhea, and lethargy if chewed. Most cats recover on their own, but as a caution-level plant it still calls for monitoring.
Guide for parents
An occasional nibble on Wire Netting Bush rarely leads to serious trouble, but the plant contains compounds that can irritate the stomach and mucous membranes, causing mild gastrointestinal upset. Make a habit of clearing away fallen leaves and broken stems the same day, and keep the pot somewhere your cat can't reach. If symptoms last more than 12 hours or your cat shows a marked loss of appetite, consult your vet.
If ingested
Contact your nearest vet immediately
- Onset
- Right away to within 2 hours of ingestion
- Symptoms
- Vomiting, Diarrhea, Lethargy
- Action
- Rinse the mouth with water and monitor. Consult a vet if symptoms last more than 12 hours.
Details
- Scientific name
- Corokia cotoneaster
- Common name
- Wire Netting Bush
- Family
- Argophyllaceae
- Toxic parts
- Leaves, Stems
- Onset
- Right away to within 2 hours of ingestion
- Symptoms
- Vomiting, Diarrhea, Lethargy
- Action
- Rinse the mouth with water and monitor. Consult a vet if symptoms last more than 12 hours.
- Source
- manually_curated
