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Is Curio Talinoides var. mandraliscae toxic to cats?

Curio talinoides var. mandraliscae

Toxic to cats

Yes — curio talinoides var. mandraliscae 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. Listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs (this species was long classified as Senecio mandraliscae, and the ASPCA lists Senecio as toxic). Senecio/Curio succulents contain pyrrolizidine alkaloids; ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy and, with chronic exposure, liver damage. Keep away from pets and contact a vet if eaten.

What to do if your cat ate curio talinoides var. mandraliscae

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

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

Is curio talinoides var. mandraliscae toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is curio talinoides var. mandraliscae toxic to cats?

Yes — curio talinoides var. mandraliscae is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs (this species was long classified as Senecio mandraliscae, and the ASPCA lists Senecio as toxic). Senecio/Curio succulents contain pyrrolizidine alkaloids; ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy and, with chronic exposure, liver damage. Keep away from pets and contact a vet if eaten.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats curio talinoides var. mandraliscae?

Listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs (this species was long classified as Senecio mandraliscae, and the ASPCA lists Senecio as toxic). Senecio/Curio succulents contain pyrrolizidine alkaloids; ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy and, with chronic exposure, liver damage. Keep away from pets and contact a vet if eaten. 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 talinoides var. mandraliscae.

What should I do if my cat ate curio talinoides var. mandraliscae?

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 talinoides var. mandraliscae toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to curio talinoides var. mandraliscae?

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.

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