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Is Horombe Pachypodium toxic to cats?

Pachypodium horombense

Toxic to cats

Yes — horombe pachypodium 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. Member of family Apocynaceae, which contains toxic alkaloids and cardiac glycosides in milky latex sap. Ingestion is harmful to dogs, cats, and humans. Pachypodium is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic plant database, but all Apocynaceae — including closely related Adenium, Nerium oleander, and Plumeria — are established pet toxins; treat Pachypodium horombense with the same caution and keep away from pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate horombe pachypodium

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

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

Is horombe pachypodium toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is horombe pachypodium toxic to cats?

Yes — horombe pachypodium is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Member of family Apocynaceae, which contains toxic alkaloids and cardiac glycosides in milky latex sap. Ingestion is harmful to dogs, cats, and humans. Pachypodium is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic plant database, but all Apocynaceae — including closely related Adenium, Nerium oleander, and Plumeria — are established pet toxins; treat Pachypodium horombense with the same caution and keep away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats horombe pachypodium?

Member of family Apocynaceae, which contains toxic alkaloids and cardiac glycosides in milky latex sap. Ingestion is harmful to dogs, cats, and humans. Pachypodium is not individually listed on the ASPCA toxic plant database, but all Apocynaceae — including closely related Adenium, Nerium oleander, and Plumeria — are established pet toxins; treat Pachypodium horombense with the same caution and keep away from pets and children. 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 horombe pachypodium.

What should I do if my cat ate horombe pachypodium?

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 horombe pachypodium toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Horombe Pachypodium is toxic to dogs as well. See the full horombe pachypodium pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to horombe pachypodium?

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 horombe pachypodium pet-safety