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Is Arid Mountain Tylecodon toxic to cats?

Tylecodon aridimontanus

Toxic to cats

Yes — arid mountain tylecodon is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Contains bufadienolide glycosides common to the Tylecodon genus, which are cardiotoxic and cumulatively neurotoxic to mammals. Ingestion can cause krimpsiekte in livestock and is hazardous to dogs, cats, and children. Handle with gloves and keep out of reach of pets.

What to do if your cat ate arid mountain tylecodon

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move arid mountain tylecodon 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 arid mountain tylecodon to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is arid mountain tylecodon toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is arid mountain tylecodon toxic to cats?

Yes — arid mountain tylecodon is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Contains bufadienolide glycosides common to the Tylecodon genus, which are cardiotoxic and cumulatively neurotoxic to mammals. Ingestion can cause krimpsiekte in livestock and is hazardous to dogs, cats, and children. Handle with gloves and keep out of reach of pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats arid mountain tylecodon?

Contains bufadienolide glycosides common to the Tylecodon genus, which are cardiotoxic and cumulatively neurotoxic to mammals. Ingestion can cause krimpsiekte in livestock and is hazardous to dogs, cats, and children. Handle with gloves and keep out of reach of pets. 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 arid mountain tylecodon.

What should I do if my cat ate arid mountain tylecodon?

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 arid mountain tylecodon toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Arid Mountain Tylecodon is toxic to dogs as well. See the full arid mountain tylecodon pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to arid mountain tylecodon?

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 arid mountain tylecodon pet-safety