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Is Stardust Ice Plant toxic to cats?

Delosperma floribundum

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists stardust ice plant as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Delosperma floribundum is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As a member of the Aizoaceae family with limited specific pet toxicity data, treat as mildly toxic as a precaution and keep away from pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate stardust ice plant

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

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

Is stardust ice plant toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is stardust ice plant toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists stardust ice plant as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Delosperma floribundum is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As a member of the Aizoaceae family with limited specific pet toxicity data, treat as mildly toxic as a precaution and keep away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats stardust ice plant?

Delosperma floribundum is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As a member of the Aizoaceae family with limited specific pet toxicity data, treat as mildly toxic as a precaution and keep away from pets and children. 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 stardust ice plant.

What should I do if my cat ate stardust ice plant?

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 stardust ice plant toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Stardust Ice Plant is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full stardust ice plant pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to stardust ice plant?

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 stardust ice plant pet-safety