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Is Botterboom toxic to cats?

Tylecodon paniculatus

Toxic to cats

Yes — botterboom 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. Tylecodon paniculatus is highly toxic. All Tylecodon species contain bufadienolide cardiac glycosides; T. paniculatus was historically known as Cotyledon paniculata and shares the same toxic compounds. These glycosides cause 'krimpsiekte' (a neuromuscular disease) in livestock. ASPCA lists Cotyledon as toxic to cats and dogs; the same hazard applies to Tylecodon. Ingestion can be fatal; keep strictly away from all pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate botterboom

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

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

Is botterboom toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is botterboom toxic to cats?

Yes — botterboom is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Tylecodon paniculatus is highly toxic. All Tylecodon species contain bufadienolide cardiac glycosides; T. paniculatus was historically known as Cotyledon paniculata and shares the same toxic compounds. These glycosides cause 'krimpsiekte' (a neuromuscular disease) in livestock. ASPCA lists Cotyledon as toxic to cats and dogs; the same hazard applies to Tylecodon. Ingestion can be fatal; keep strictly away from all pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats botterboom?

Tylecodon paniculatus is highly toxic. All Tylecodon species contain bufadienolide cardiac glycosides; T. paniculatus was historically known as Cotyledon paniculata and shares the same toxic compounds. These glycosides cause 'krimpsiekte' (a neuromuscular disease) in livestock. ASPCA lists Cotyledon as toxic to cats and dogs; the same hazard applies to Tylecodon. Ingestion can be fatal; keep strictly away from all 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 botterboom.

What should I do if my cat ate botterboom?

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 botterboom toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to botterboom?

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 botterboom pet-safety