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Is Crassula Tetragona toxic to cats?

Crassula tetragona

Toxic to cats

Yes — crassula tetragona 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) as toxic to cats and dogs, with signs including vomiting, depression and incoordination; the toxic principle is listed as unknown. Despite its harmless pine-tree look, keep it away from pets.

What to do if your cat ate crassula tetragona

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move crassula tetragona 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 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of crassula tetragona to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten crassula tetragona, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is crassula tetragona toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is crassula tetragona toxic to cats?

Yes — crassula tetragona 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) as toxic to cats and dogs, with signs including vomiting, depression and incoordination; the toxic principle is listed as unknown. Despite its harmless pine-tree look, keep it away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats crassula tetragona?

The ASPCA lists Crassula (jade) as toxic to cats and dogs, with signs including vomiting, depression and incoordination; the toxic principle is listed as unknown. Despite its harmless pine-tree look, keep it away from 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 crassula tetragona.

What should I do if my cat ate crassula tetragona?

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 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is crassula tetragona toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to crassula tetragona?

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.

Type any plant to see what the ASPCA says about it and your cat.

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