Is Buchholz's Tylecodon toxic to cats?

Yes — buchholz's 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 cardiac glycosides (cotyledoside, tyledosides) common to all Tylecodon species. These neurotoxic compounds cause serious cardiac and neurological symptoms. Well documented in the veterinary toxicology literature and by SANBI; not individually listed in the ASPCA database (which rarely covers rare specialist succulents from southern Africa). Treat as severely toxic to cats, dogs, and other pets. South African farmers routinely remove Tylecodon from grazing land due to livestock deaths.

Contains bufadienolide cardiac glycosides (cotyledoside, tyledosides) common to all Tylecodon species. These neurotoxic compounds cause serious cardiac and neurological symptoms. Well documented in the veterinary toxicology literature and by SANBI; not individually listed in the ASPCA database (which rarely covers rare specialist succulents from southern Africa). Treat as severely toxic to cats, dogs, and other pets. South African farmers routinely remove Tylecodon from grazing land due to livestock deaths. 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 buchholz's 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.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Buchholz's Tylecodon is toxic to dogs as well. See the full buchholz's tylecodon pet-safety guide for both species.

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.