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Is Pink Butterflies Kalanchoe toxic to cats?

Kalanchoe × houghtonii 'Pink Butterflies'

Toxic to cats

Yes — pink butterflies 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. The ASPCA lists Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe spp.) as toxic to both dogs and cats, and this hybrid descends from Mother of Millions parents in the same genus. The toxic principles are bufadienolides — cardiac-glycoside compounds. Ingestion commonly causes vomiting and diarrhoea, and in larger amounts can disturb heart rhythm; keep it out of reach of pets and call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center if eaten.

What to do if your cat ate pink butterflies kalanchoe

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

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

Is pink butterflies kalanchoe toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is pink butterflies kalanchoe toxic to cats?

Yes — pink butterflies kalanchoe 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 (Kalanchoe spp.) as toxic to both dogs and cats, and this hybrid descends from Mother of Millions parents in the same genus. The toxic principles are bufadienolides — cardiac-glycoside compounds. Ingestion commonly causes vomiting and diarrhoea, and in larger amounts can disturb heart rhythm; keep it out of reach of pets and call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center if eaten.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats pink butterflies kalanchoe?

The ASPCA lists Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe spp.) as toxic to both dogs and cats, and this hybrid descends from Mother of Millions parents in the same genus. The toxic principles are bufadienolides — cardiac-glycoside compounds. Ingestion commonly causes vomiting and diarrhoea, and in larger amounts can disturb heart rhythm; keep it out of reach of pets and call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center if eaten. 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 pink butterflies kalanchoe.

What should I do if my cat ate pink butterflies 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 pink butterflies kalanchoe toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to pink butterflies kalanchoe?

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 pink butterflies kalanchoe pet-safety