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Is Jade plant toxic to cats?

Crassula ovata

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists jade plant 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. ASPCA lists Crassula ovata as toxic to cats and dogs. Ingestion can cause vomiting, depression, and slow heart rate in cats.

What to do if your cat ate jade plant

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

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

Is jade plant toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is jade plant toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists jade plant 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. ASPCA lists Crassula ovata as toxic to cats and dogs. Ingestion can cause vomiting, depression, and slow heart rate in cats.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats jade plant?

ASPCA lists Crassula ovata as toxic to cats and dogs. Ingestion can cause vomiting, depression, and slow heart rate in cats. 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 jade plant.

What should I do if my cat ate jade plant?

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 jade plant toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to jade plant?

Good cat-safe swaps that keep a similar look include elephant bush, ponytail palm, peperomia — all ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs. See the full pet-safe alternatives to jade plant.

Full jade plant pet-safety