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Is Cathedral Bells toxic to cats?

Kalanchoe pinnata

Toxic to cats

Yes — cathedral bells 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 as toxic to dogs and cats. Bufadienolide cardiac glycosides present in the plant can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and cardiac arrhythmia. Keep all parts of the plant away from pets.

What to do if your cat ate cathedral bells

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

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

Is cathedral bells toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is cathedral bells toxic to cats?

Yes — cathedral bells 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 dogs and cats. Bufadienolide cardiac glycosides present in the plant can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and cardiac arrhythmia. Keep all parts of the plant away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats cathedral bells?

The ASPCA lists Kalanchoe as toxic to dogs and cats. Bufadienolide cardiac glycosides present in the plant can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, and cardiac arrhythmia. Keep all parts of the plant away from pets. 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 cathedral bells.

What should I do if my cat ate cathedral bells?

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 cathedral bells toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to cathedral bells?

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 cathedral bells pet-safety