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Is Glandular-stemmed Monanthes toxic to cats?

Monanthes adenoscepes

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists glandular-stemmed monanthes 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. Monanthes is not individually listed by ASPCA. It belongs to Crassulaceae; unlike Kalanchoe or Tylecodon it lacks confirmed bufadienolide toxins, but as a jade-type Crassulaceae member it is prudent to treat it as mildly toxic. Ingestion may cause mild gastric upset in pets. Keep out of reach of cats and dogs to be safe.

What to do if your cat ate glandular-stemmed monanthes

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move glandular-stemmed monanthes 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 glandular-stemmed monanthes to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is glandular-stemmed monanthes toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is glandular-stemmed monanthes toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists glandular-stemmed monanthes 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. Monanthes is not individually listed by ASPCA. It belongs to Crassulaceae; unlike Kalanchoe or Tylecodon it lacks confirmed bufadienolide toxins, but as a jade-type Crassulaceae member it is prudent to treat it as mildly toxic. Ingestion may cause mild gastric upset in pets. Keep out of reach of cats and dogs to be safe.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats glandular-stemmed monanthes?

Monanthes is not individually listed by ASPCA. It belongs to Crassulaceae; unlike Kalanchoe or Tylecodon it lacks confirmed bufadienolide toxins, but as a jade-type Crassulaceae member it is prudent to treat it as mildly toxic. Ingestion may cause mild gastric upset in pets. Keep out of reach of cats and dogs to be safe. 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 glandular-stemmed monanthes.

What should I do if my cat ate glandular-stemmed monanthes?

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 glandular-stemmed monanthes toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Glandular-stemmed Monanthes is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full glandular-stemmed monanthes pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to glandular-stemmed monanthes?

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 glandular-stemmed monanthes pet-safety