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Is Elymaitic Rosularia toxic to cats?

Rosularia elymaitica

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists elymaitic rosularia 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. Rosularia belongs to Crassulaceae, a family that contains bufadienolide cardiac glycosides in multiple genera (e.g., Cotyledon, Crassula). Rosularia is not individually listed by the ASPCA, and no specific toxicological reports for this genus were found. Given the family context, treat with caution and keep away from pets and children until species-level data is confirmed.

What to do if your cat ate elymaitic rosularia

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

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

Is elymaitic rosularia toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is elymaitic rosularia toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists elymaitic rosularia 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. Rosularia belongs to Crassulaceae, a family that contains bufadienolide cardiac glycosides in multiple genera (e.g., Cotyledon, Crassula). Rosularia is not individually listed by the ASPCA, and no specific toxicological reports for this genus were found. Given the family context, treat with caution and keep away from pets and children until species-level data is confirmed.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats elymaitic rosularia?

Rosularia belongs to Crassulaceae, a family that contains bufadienolide cardiac glycosides in multiple genera (e.g., Cotyledon, Crassula). Rosularia is not individually listed by the ASPCA, and no specific toxicological reports for this genus were found. Given the family context, treat with caution and keep away from pets and children until species-level data is confirmed. 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 elymaitic rosularia.

What should I do if my cat ate elymaitic rosularia?

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 elymaitic rosularia toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Elymaitic Rosularia is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full elymaitic rosularia pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to elymaitic rosularia?

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 elymaitic rosularia pet-safety