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Is Sunrise Succulent toxic to cats?

Anacampseros telephiastrum

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists sunrise succulent as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Anacampseros telephiastrum is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The Anacampseros genus (Portulacaceae/Anacampserotaceae family) has limited specific toxicity data. As a precaution, treat as mildly toxic and keep away from pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate sunrise succulent

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move sunrise succulent out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of sunrise succulent to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten sunrise succulent, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is sunrise succulent toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is sunrise succulent toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists sunrise succulent as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Anacampseros telephiastrum is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The Anacampseros genus (Portulacaceae/Anacampserotaceae family) has limited specific toxicity data. As a precaution, treat as mildly toxic and keep away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats sunrise succulent?

Anacampseros telephiastrum is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The Anacampseros genus (Portulacaceae/Anacampserotaceae family) has limited specific toxicity data. As a precaution, treat as mildly toxic and keep away from pets and children. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to sunrise succulent.

What should I do if my cat ate sunrise succulent?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is sunrise succulent toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Sunrise Succulent is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full sunrise succulent pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to sunrise succulent?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full sunrise succulent pet-safety