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Is Croton Gold Dust toxic to cats?

Codiaeum variegatum 'Gold Dust'

Toxic to cats

Yes — croton gold dust 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. Toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA. Croton (Codiaeum variegatum) is a Euphorbiaceae plant whose milky sap contains irritant diterpene esters; ingestion causes drooling, mouth and stomach irritation, vomiting and diarrhoea, and the sap can irritate skin on contact.

What to do if your cat ate croton gold dust

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

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

Is croton gold dust toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is croton gold dust toxic to cats?

Yes — croton gold dust is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA. Croton (Codiaeum variegatum) is a Euphorbiaceae plant whose milky sap contains irritant diterpene esters; ingestion causes drooling, mouth and stomach irritation, vomiting and diarrhoea, and the sap can irritate skin on contact.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats croton gold dust?

Toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA. Croton (Codiaeum variegatum) is a Euphorbiaceae plant whose milky sap contains irritant diterpene esters; ingestion causes drooling, mouth and stomach irritation, vomiting and diarrhoea, and the sap can irritate skin on contact. 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 croton gold dust.

What should I do if my cat ate croton gold dust?

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 croton gold dust toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Croton Gold Dust is toxic to dogs as well. See the full croton gold dust pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to croton gold dust?

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 croton gold dust pet-safety