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Is Echeveria 'Violet Queen' toxic to cats?

Echeveria 'Violet Queen'

Non-toxic to cats

No — echeveria 'violet queen' 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 (hen and chicks, Echeveria glauca, is on the ASPCA non-toxic list and the genus is treated as pet-safe). No toxic principle is reported, though eating a large amount may cause mild stomach upset.

Is echeveria 'violet queen' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is echeveria 'violet queen' toxic to cats?

No — echeveria 'violet queen' 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 (hen and chicks, Echeveria glauca, is on the ASPCA non-toxic list and the genus is treated as pet-safe). No toxic principle is reported, though eating a large amount may cause mild stomach upset.

Is echeveria 'violet queen' safe for cats?

Yes — the ASPCA lists echeveria 'violet queen' 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 'violet queen' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Echeveria 'Violet Queen' is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full echeveria 'violet queen' 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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