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Is Baseball Plant toxic to cats?

Euphorbia obesa

Toxic to cats

Yes — baseball plant 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. Euphorbia obesa is not individually listed in the ASPCA toxic/non-toxic database, but its genus is not clean: ASPCA lists other Euphorbia (pencil cactus, poinsettia) as toxic to cats and dogs, and SANBI confirms this species' milky latex is poisonous and irritant to skin and eyes. Treat it as unsafe around pets and people - keep out of reach and verify with your vet if ingested.

What to do if your cat ate baseball plant

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

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

Is baseball plant toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is baseball plant toxic to cats?

Yes — baseball plant is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Euphorbia obesa is not individually listed in the ASPCA toxic/non-toxic database, but its genus is not clean: ASPCA lists other Euphorbia (pencil cactus, poinsettia) as toxic to cats and dogs, and SANBI confirms this species' milky latex is poisonous and irritant to skin and eyes. Treat it as unsafe around pets and people - keep out of reach and verify with your vet if ingested.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats baseball plant?

Euphorbia obesa is not individually listed in the ASPCA toxic/non-toxic database, but its genus is not clean: ASPCA lists other Euphorbia (pencil cactus, poinsettia) as toxic to cats and dogs, and SANBI confirms this species' milky latex is poisonous and irritant to skin and eyes. Treat it as unsafe around pets and people - keep out of reach and verify with your vet if ingested. 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 baseball plant.

What should I do if my cat ate baseball plant?

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 baseball plant toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Baseball Plant is toxic to dogs as well. See the full baseball plant pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to baseball plant?

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 baseball plant pet-safety