Is Kalanchoe Marmorata toxic to cats?

Yes — kalanchoe marmorata is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists Kalanchoe as toxic to cats, dogs and horses due to bufadienolides (cardiac glycosides), with clinical signs of vomiting, diarrhoea and, rarely, abnormal heart rhythm. The toxin is present in leaves, stems and flowers. Although Kalanchoe marmorata is not named individually, the genus is treated as toxic, so we class it the same. Keep it well away from pets and seek veterinary advice promptly if ingestion is suspected.

The ASPCA lists Kalanchoe as toxic to cats, dogs and horses due to bufadienolides (cardiac glycosides), with clinical signs of vomiting, diarrhoea and, rarely, abnormal heart rhythm. The toxin is present in leaves, stems and flowers. Although Kalanchoe marmorata is not named individually, the genus is treated as toxic, so we class it the same. Keep it well away from pets and seek veterinary advice promptly if ingestion is suspected. 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 marmorata.

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: Kalanchoe Marmorata is toxic to dogs as well. See the full kalanchoe marmorata 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.