Is Conophytum wettsteinii toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists conophytum wettsteinii as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Conophytum is not individually listed by the ASPCA, so a definitive pet-safety status cannot be confirmed. Mesembs are commonly called non-toxic by hobbyist sources, but without ASPCA grounding this cannot be asserted; treat with caution, keep out of reach of pets that nibble plants, and verify with a vet if eaten.

Conophytum is not individually listed by the ASPCA, so a definitive pet-safety status cannot be confirmed. Mesembs are commonly called non-toxic by hobbyist sources, but without ASPCA grounding this cannot be asserted; treat with caution, keep out of reach of pets that nibble plants, and verify with a vet 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 conophytum wettsteinii.

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.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Conophytum wettsteinii is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full conophytum wettsteinii pet-safety guide for both species.

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.