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Is Curio Rowleyanus toxic to cats?

Curio rowleyanus

Toxic to cats

Yes — curio rowleyanus 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 of pearls (Curio/Senecio) among toxic succulents, reporting vomiting and lethargy in pets; the irritant sap is associated with pyrrolizidine-type compounds. Hang well out of reach of cats and dogs.

What to do if your cat ate curio rowleyanus

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

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

Is curio rowleyanus toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is curio rowleyanus toxic to cats?

Yes — curio rowleyanus 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 of pearls (Curio/Senecio) among toxic succulents, reporting vomiting and lethargy in pets; the irritant sap is associated with pyrrolizidine-type compounds. Hang well out of reach of cats and dogs.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats curio rowleyanus?

The ASPCA includes string of pearls (Curio/Senecio) among toxic succulents, reporting vomiting and lethargy in pets; the irritant sap is associated with pyrrolizidine-type compounds. Hang well out of reach of cats and dogs. 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 rowleyanus.

What should I do if my cat ate curio rowleyanus?

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 rowleyanus toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to curio rowleyanus?

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 rowleyanus pet-safety