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Is Yellow Ice Plant toxic to cats?

Delosperma nubigenum

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists yellow 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 nubigenum is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As a member of the Aizoaceae family, specific pet toxicity data is limited. Treat as mildly toxic as a precaution and keep away from pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate yellow ice plant

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

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

Is yellow ice plant toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is yellow ice plant toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists yellow 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 nubigenum is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As a member of the Aizoaceae family, specific pet toxicity data is limited. Treat as mildly toxic as a precaution and keep away from pets and children.

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

Delosperma nubigenum is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As a member of the Aizoaceae family, specific pet toxicity data is limited. 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 yellow ice plant.

What should I do if my cat ate yellow 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 yellow ice plant toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to yellow 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 yellow ice plant pet-safety