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Is Crassula Pellucida toxic to cats?

Crassula pellucida subsp. marginalis 'Variegata'

Toxic to cats

Yes — crassula pellucida 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. The ASPCA lists Crassula (jade plant) as toxic to cats and dogs, and this Crassula species is treated likewise; ingestion can cause vomiting, depression and incoordination. Keep Calico Kitten away from pets and contact a vet or ASPCA Poison Control if it is eaten.

What to do if your cat ate crassula pellucida

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

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

Is crassula pellucida toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is crassula pellucida toxic to cats?

Yes — crassula pellucida is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists Crassula (jade plant) as toxic to cats and dogs, and this Crassula species is treated likewise; ingestion can cause vomiting, depression and incoordination. Keep Calico Kitten away from pets and contact a vet or ASPCA Poison Control if it is eaten.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats crassula pellucida?

The ASPCA lists Crassula (jade plant) as toxic to cats and dogs, and this Crassula species is treated likewise; ingestion can cause vomiting, depression and incoordination. Keep Calico Kitten away from pets and contact a vet or ASPCA Poison Control if it is 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 crassula pellucida.

What should I do if my cat ate crassula pellucida?

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 crassula pellucida toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Crassula Pellucida is toxic to dogs as well. See the full crassula pellucida pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to crassula pellucida?

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 crassula pellucida pet-safety