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Is Elise's Cotyledon toxic to cats?

Cotyledon elisiae

Toxic to cats

Yes — elise's cotyledon 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. Cotyledon elisiae belongs to the Cotyledon genus, all members of which contain bufadienolide cardiac glycosides. ASPCA lists Cotyledon as toxic to cats and dogs. This classification applies across the genus including C. elisiae. Ingestion can cause vomiting, weakness, muscle tremors, and cardiac irregularities. Not safe for pets or children.

What to do if your cat ate elise's cotyledon

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

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

Is elise's cotyledon toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is elise's cotyledon toxic to cats?

Yes — elise's cotyledon is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Cotyledon elisiae belongs to the Cotyledon genus, all members of which contain bufadienolide cardiac glycosides. ASPCA lists Cotyledon as toxic to cats and dogs. This classification applies across the genus including C. elisiae. Ingestion can cause vomiting, weakness, muscle tremors, and cardiac irregularities. Not safe for pets or children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats elise's cotyledon?

Cotyledon elisiae belongs to the Cotyledon genus, all members of which contain bufadienolide cardiac glycosides. ASPCA lists Cotyledon as toxic to cats and dogs. This classification applies across the genus including C. elisiae. Ingestion can cause vomiting, weakness, muscle tremors, and cardiac irregularities. Not safe for pets or 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 elise's cotyledon.

What should I do if my cat ate elise's cotyledon?

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 elise's cotyledon toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Elise's Cotyledon is toxic to dogs as well. See the full elise's cotyledon pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to elise's cotyledon?

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 elise's cotyledon pet-safety