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Is Curio Articulatus toxic to cats?

Curio articulatus

Toxic to cats

Yes — curio articulatus 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. Curio articulatus (formerly Senecio articulatus) is not individually listed on the ASPCA database, but the ASPCA flags its close relative string of pearls (Senecio rowleyanus) for vomiting and lethargy and lists other Senecio species as toxic to cats and dogs due to pyrrolizidine alkaloids. On that genus-level basis we treat it as toxic. Keep it away from pets, and note the milky sap can irritate skin, so handle with gloves.

What to do if your cat ate curio articulatus

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

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

Is curio articulatus toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is curio articulatus toxic to cats?

Yes — curio articulatus is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Curio articulatus (formerly Senecio articulatus) is not individually listed on the ASPCA database, but the ASPCA flags its close relative string of pearls (Senecio rowleyanus) for vomiting and lethargy and lists other Senecio species as toxic to cats and dogs due to pyrrolizidine alkaloids. On that genus-level basis we treat it as toxic. Keep it away from pets, and note the milky sap can irritate skin, so handle with gloves.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats curio articulatus?

Curio articulatus (formerly Senecio articulatus) is not individually listed on the ASPCA database, but the ASPCA flags its close relative string of pearls (Senecio rowleyanus) for vomiting and lethargy and lists other Senecio species as toxic to cats and dogs due to pyrrolizidine alkaloids. On that genus-level basis we treat it as toxic. Keep it away from pets, and note the milky sap can irritate skin, so handle with gloves. 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 curio articulatus.

What should I do if my cat ate curio articulatus?

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 curio articulatus toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Curio Articulatus is toxic to dogs as well. See the full curio articulatus pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to curio articulatus?

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 curio articulatus pet-safety