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Is Gollum Jade toxic to cats?

Crassula ovata 'Gollum'

Toxic to cats

Yes — gollum jade 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. ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats, dogs and horses (jade plant, Crassula ovata). Toxic principle is unknown; reported signs include vomiting, depression/lethargy and incoordination. Keep out of pets' reach.

What to do if your cat ate gollum jade

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move gollum jade 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 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of gollum jade to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten gollum jade, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is gollum jade toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is gollum jade toxic to cats?

Yes — gollum jade is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats, dogs and horses (jade plant, Crassula ovata). Toxic principle is unknown; reported signs include vomiting, depression/lethargy and incoordination. Keep out of pets' reach.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats gollum jade?

ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats, dogs and horses (jade plant, Crassula ovata). Toxic principle is unknown; reported signs include vomiting, depression/lethargy and incoordination. Keep out of pets' reach. 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 gollum jade.

What should I do if my cat ate gollum jade?

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 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is gollum jade toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Gollum Jade is toxic to dogs as well. See the full gollum jade pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to gollum jade?

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.

Type any plant to see what the ASPCA says about it and your cat.

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