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Is Chandelier Plant toxic to cats?

Kalanchoe delagoensis

Toxic to cats

Yes — chandelier 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. Kalanchoe is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs. The plant contains bufadienolide cardiac glycosides; ingestion typically causes vomiting and diarrhoea, and large amounts can cause abnormal heart rate and rhythm. Keep away from pets and call a vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center if eaten.

What to do if your cat ate chandelier plant

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

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

Is chandelier plant toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is chandelier plant toxic to cats?

Yes — chandelier plant is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Kalanchoe is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs. The plant contains bufadienolide cardiac glycosides; ingestion typically causes vomiting and diarrhoea, and large amounts can cause abnormal heart rate and rhythm. Keep away from pets and call a vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center if eaten.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats chandelier plant?

Kalanchoe is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs. The plant contains bufadienolide cardiac glycosides; ingestion typically causes vomiting and diarrhoea, and large amounts can cause abnormal heart rate and rhythm. Keep away from pets and call a vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center if eaten. 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 chandelier plant.

What should I do if my cat ate chandelier 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 chandelier plant toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to chandelier 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 chandelier plant pet-safety