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Is Kalanchoe toxic to cats?

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana

Toxic to cats

Yes — kalanchoe 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 lists Kalanchoe as toxic to cats, dogs and horses due to cardiac glycosides (bufadienolides). Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhoea, and rarely heart arrhythmia. Veterinary attention if ingested.

What to do if your cat ate kalanchoe

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

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

Is kalanchoe toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is kalanchoe toxic to cats?

Yes — kalanchoe is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Kalanchoe as toxic to cats, dogs and horses due to cardiac glycosides (bufadienolides). Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhoea, and rarely heart arrhythmia. Veterinary attention if ingested.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats kalanchoe?

ASPCA lists Kalanchoe as toxic to cats, dogs and horses due to cardiac glycosides (bufadienolides). Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhoea, and rarely heart arrhythmia. Veterinary attention if ingested. 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 kalanchoe.

What should I do if my cat ate kalanchoe?

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 kalanchoe toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to kalanchoe?

Good cat-safe swaps that keep a similar look include echeveria, bromeliad, african violet — all ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs. See the full pet-safe alternatives to kalanchoe.

Full kalanchoe pet-safety