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Is Curio Radicans toxic to cats?

Curio radicans

Toxic to cats

Yes — curio radicans 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 includes string-type Curio/Senecio succulents among toxic plants, with vomiting and lethargy reported in pets and an irritant sap linked to pyrrolizidine-type compounds. Keep this trailing plant out of pets' reach.

What to do if your cat ate curio radicans

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

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

Is curio radicans toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is curio radicans toxic to cats?

Yes — curio radicans is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA includes string-type Curio/Senecio succulents among toxic plants, with vomiting and lethargy reported in pets and an irritant sap linked to pyrrolizidine-type compounds. Keep this trailing plant out of pets' reach.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats curio radicans?

The ASPCA includes string-type Curio/Senecio succulents among toxic plants, with vomiting and lethargy reported in pets and an irritant sap linked to pyrrolizidine-type compounds. Keep this trailing plant out of pets' reach. 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 radicans.

What should I do if my cat ate curio radicans?

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 radicans toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to curio radicans?

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 radicans pet-safety