Coffee Plant
Coffea arabica
Dogs: Moderate
Cats: Moderate
Plant Information
Arabian Coffee, Coffea, Coffee Tree
Rubiaceae
houseplant
Moderately Toxic
Toxicity Details
beans, leaves, all parts
Caffeine (methylxanthine)
30 minutes to 2 hours
moderate
Symptoms to Watch For
- Restlessness
- Rapid breathing
- Heart palpitations
- Muscle tremors
- Seizures (large amounts)
What to Do
Contact vet. Caffeine is toxic to pets — dogs and cats cannot metabolize it efficiently. Even nibbling leaves provides caffeine exposure. Seeds/beans are most concentrated.
About Coffee Plant
Coffee Plant is a popular glossy-leaved houseplant. All parts contain caffeine, which is a methylxanthine toxic to pets (same class as theobromine in chocolate). While leaf nibbling usually causes only mild stimulation, ingesting beans or large amounts of plant material is dangerous.
Safe Alternatives
These plants provide a similar look but are non-toxic to pets: