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Is Echeveria 'Tarantula' toxic to cats?

Echeveria 'Tarantula'

Non-toxic to cats

No — echeveria 'tarantula' is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats. It is a sensible choice for a home with a cat; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Echeveria is ASPCA-listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs (Blue Echeveria and Echeveria elegans are on the ASPCA non-toxic list). The 'Tarantula' name is purely descriptive; ingesting a large amount of leaf tissue may still cause mild gastrointestinal upset.

Is echeveria 'tarantula' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is echeveria 'tarantula' toxic to cats?

No — echeveria 'tarantula' is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats. It is a sensible choice for a home with a cat; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. Echeveria is ASPCA-listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs (Blue Echeveria and Echeveria elegans are on the ASPCA non-toxic list). The 'Tarantula' name is purely descriptive; ingesting a large amount of leaf tissue may still cause mild gastrointestinal upset.

Is echeveria 'tarantula' safe for cats?

Yes — the ASPCA lists echeveria 'tarantula' as non-toxic to cats and dogs. A cat that chews a large amount of any foliage can still get a mild, brief stomach upset, so discourage grazing, but it will not be poisoned.

Is echeveria 'tarantula' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Echeveria 'Tarantula' is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full echeveria 'tarantula' pet-safety guide for both species.

What other plants are safe for cats?

Reliable ASPCA non-toxic picks for a cat home include spider plant, calathea, parlor palm, peperomia, and most true ferns. Browse the best cats-safe plants list to check more before you buy.

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