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Is Flat-Leaved Crassula toxic to cats?

Crassula platyphylla

Toxic to cats

Yes — flat-leaved crassula 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 species as toxic to cats and dogs, causing vomiting, depression, and incoordination. Crassula platyphylla should be treated as mildly toxic and kept out of reach of pets.

What to do if your cat ate flat-leaved crassula

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

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

Is flat-leaved crassula toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is flat-leaved crassula toxic to cats?

Yes — flat-leaved crassula 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 species as toxic to cats and dogs, causing vomiting, depression, and incoordination. Crassula platyphylla should be treated as mildly toxic and kept out of reach of pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats flat-leaved crassula?

The ASPCA lists Crassula species as toxic to cats and dogs, causing vomiting, depression, and incoordination. Crassula platyphylla should be treated as mildly toxic and kept out of reach of pets. 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 flat-leaved crassula.

What should I do if my cat ate flat-leaved crassula?

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 flat-leaved crassula toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to flat-leaved crassula?

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 flat-leaved crassula pet-safety