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Is Hobbit Jade toxic to cats?

Crassula ovata 'Hobbit'

Toxic to cats

Yes — hobbit 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 away from pets.

What to do if your cat ate hobbit jade

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

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten hobbit 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 hobbit jade toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is hobbit jade toxic to cats?

Yes — hobbit 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 away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats hobbit 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 away from pets. 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 hobbit jade.

What should I do if my cat ate hobbit 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 hobbit jade toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to hobbit 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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