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Is Bell Cotyledon toxic to cats?

Cotyledon campanulata

Toxic to cats

Yes — bell cotyledon 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. Cotyledon species contain bufadienolides (cotyledontoxin) and are listed by ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Symptoms of ingestion include muscle tremors, weakness, and potential cardiac effects. Keep all Cotyledon species away from pets.

What to do if your cat ate bell cotyledon

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

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

Is bell cotyledon toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is bell cotyledon toxic to cats?

Yes — bell cotyledon is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Cotyledon species contain bufadienolides (cotyledontoxin) and are listed by ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Symptoms of ingestion include muscle tremors, weakness, and potential cardiac effects. Keep all Cotyledon species away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats bell cotyledon?

Cotyledon species contain bufadienolides (cotyledontoxin) and are listed by ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Symptoms of ingestion include muscle tremors, weakness, and potential cardiac effects. Keep all Cotyledon species away from 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 bell cotyledon.

What should I do if my cat ate bell cotyledon?

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 bell cotyledon toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Bell Cotyledon is toxic to dogs as well. See the full bell cotyledon pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to bell cotyledon?

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 bell cotyledon pet-safety