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Is Cocoon Plant toxic to cats?

Senecio haworthii

Toxic to cats

Yes — cocoon 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. Toxic to dogs, cats, and horses as a Senecio species listed by the ASPCA. Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids that can cause liver damage with significant ingestion. The woolly sap can also cause contact skin irritation. Keep away from pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate cocoon plant

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

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

Is cocoon plant toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is cocoon plant toxic to cats?

Yes — cocoon plant is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Toxic to dogs, cats, and horses as a Senecio species listed by the ASPCA. Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids that can cause liver damage with significant ingestion. The woolly sap can also cause contact skin irritation. Keep away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats cocoon plant?

Toxic to dogs, cats, and horses as a Senecio species listed by the ASPCA. Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids that can cause liver damage with significant ingestion. The woolly sap can also cause contact skin irritation. Keep away from 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 cocoon plant.

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

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

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