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Is Kalanchoe 'Calandiva' toxic to cats?

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana 'Calandiva'

Toxic to cats

Yes — kalanchoe 'calandiva' 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. ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Kalanchoe contains bufadienolides (cardiac glycosides) throughout the plant. Ingestion commonly causes vomiting, diarrhoea and drooling; in larger amounts it can disrupt heart rhythm. Keep flowers and foliage away from pets and remove any fallen leaves.

What to do if your cat ate kalanchoe 'calandiva'

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

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

Is kalanchoe 'calandiva' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is kalanchoe 'calandiva' toxic to cats?

Yes — kalanchoe 'calandiva' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Kalanchoe contains bufadienolides (cardiac glycosides) throughout the plant. Ingestion commonly causes vomiting, diarrhoea and drooling; in larger amounts it can disrupt heart rhythm. Keep flowers and foliage away from pets and remove any fallen leaves.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats kalanchoe 'calandiva'?

ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Kalanchoe contains bufadienolides (cardiac glycosides) throughout the plant. Ingestion commonly causes vomiting, diarrhoea and drooling; in larger amounts it can disrupt heart rhythm. Keep flowers and foliage away from pets and remove any fallen leaves. 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 kalanchoe 'calandiva'.

What should I do if my cat ate kalanchoe 'calandiva'?

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 kalanchoe 'calandiva' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Kalanchoe 'Calandiva' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full kalanchoe 'calandiva' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to kalanchoe 'calandiva'?

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 kalanchoe 'calandiva' pet-safety