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Is Watch Chain Plant toxic to cats?

Crassula muscosa

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists watch chain plant 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. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Crassula muscosa is not individually listed in the ASPCA toxic/non-toxic plant database, but its genus is not clean: the ASPCA lists Jade Plant (Crassula argentea/ovata) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses, causing vomiting, depression and incoordination. As a precaution, treat the watch chain plant as mildly toxic, keep it away from pets, and contact your vet if ingestion is suspected.

What to do if your cat ate watch chain plant

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

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

Is watch chain plant toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is watch chain plant toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists watch chain plant 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. Crassula muscosa is not individually listed in the ASPCA toxic/non-toxic plant database, but its genus is not clean: the ASPCA lists Jade Plant (Crassula argentea/ovata) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses, causing vomiting, depression and incoordination. As a precaution, treat the watch chain plant as mildly toxic, keep it away from pets, and contact your vet if ingestion is suspected.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats watch chain plant?

Crassula muscosa is not individually listed in the ASPCA toxic/non-toxic plant database, but its genus is not clean: the ASPCA lists Jade Plant (Crassula argentea/ovata) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses, causing vomiting, depression and incoordination. As a precaution, treat the watch chain plant as mildly toxic, keep it away from pets, and contact your vet if ingestion is suspected. 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 watch chain plant.

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

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to watch chain 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 watch chain plant pet-safety