Is Hoodia parviflora toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists hoodia parviflora 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. Hoodia parviflora is not individually listed by the ASPCA. Like Hoodia gordonii it belongs to a genus containing active pregnane steroidal glycosides, so despite the related Stapelia being ASPCA non-toxic it should not be assumed pet-safe. Treat as potentially toxic, keep away from pets and children, and verify with a vet if ingestion occurs.

Hoodia parviflora is not individually listed by the ASPCA. Like Hoodia gordonii it belongs to a genus containing active pregnane steroidal glycosides, so despite the related Stapelia being ASPCA non-toxic it should not be assumed pet-safe. Treat as potentially toxic, keep away from pets and children, and verify with a vet if ingestion occurs. 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 hoodia parviflora.

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.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Hoodia parviflora is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full hoodia parviflora pet-safety guide for both species.

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.