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Is Chinese Tylecodon toxic to cats?

Tylecodon sinensis

Toxic to cats

Yes — chinese tylecodon 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. As a member of the Tylecodon genus (Crassulaceae), this species is expected to contain bufadienolide cardiac glycosides responsible for 'krimpsiekte' livestock poisoning in South Africa. Tylecodon is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the genus is toxic by the same cardiac glycoside mechanism as ASPCA-listed Kalanchoe. Keep away from cats, dogs, children, and all livestock. Wear gloves when handling.

What to do if your cat ate chinese tylecodon

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

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

Is chinese tylecodon toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is chinese tylecodon toxic to cats?

Yes — chinese tylecodon is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. As a member of the Tylecodon genus (Crassulaceae), this species is expected to contain bufadienolide cardiac glycosides responsible for 'krimpsiekte' livestock poisoning in South Africa. Tylecodon is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the genus is toxic by the same cardiac glycoside mechanism as ASPCA-listed Kalanchoe. Keep away from cats, dogs, children, and all livestock. Wear gloves when handling.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats chinese tylecodon?

As a member of the Tylecodon genus (Crassulaceae), this species is expected to contain bufadienolide cardiac glycosides responsible for 'krimpsiekte' livestock poisoning in South Africa. Tylecodon is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the genus is toxic by the same cardiac glycoside mechanism as ASPCA-listed Kalanchoe. Keep away from cats, dogs, children, and all livestock. Wear gloves when handling. 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 chinese tylecodon.

What should I do if my cat ate chinese 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.

Is chinese tylecodon toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to chinese tylecodon?

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 chinese tylecodon pet-safety