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Is Common Candelabra Tylecodon toxic to cats?

Tylecodon wallichii subsp. wallichii

Toxic to cats

Yes — common candelabra 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. All Tylecodon species contain bufadienolide compounds, principally cotyledoside, which are potent neurotoxins. They cause krimpsiekte (paralysis) in livestock and are considered dangerous to dogs, cats, and humans if ingested. Keep well away from pets and children. The ASPCA does not list Tylecodon individually but the genus is documented as severely toxic to animals in veterinary toxicology literature.

What to do if your cat ate common candelabra tylecodon

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

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

Is common candelabra tylecodon toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is common candelabra tylecodon toxic to cats?

Yes — common candelabra tylecodon is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. All Tylecodon species contain bufadienolide compounds, principally cotyledoside, which are potent neurotoxins. They cause krimpsiekte (paralysis) in livestock and are considered dangerous to dogs, cats, and humans if ingested. Keep well away from pets and children. The ASPCA does not list Tylecodon individually but the genus is documented as severely toxic to animals in veterinary toxicology literature.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats common candelabra tylecodon?

All Tylecodon species contain bufadienolide compounds, principally cotyledoside, which are potent neurotoxins. They cause krimpsiekte (paralysis) in livestock and are considered dangerous to dogs, cats, and humans if ingested. Keep well away from pets and children. The ASPCA does not list Tylecodon individually but the genus is documented as severely toxic to animals in veterinary toxicology literature. 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 common candelabra tylecodon.

What should I do if my cat ate common candelabra 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 common candelabra tylecodon toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to common candelabra 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 common candelabra tylecodon pet-safety