Pet safety
Is Living Stones toxic to cats?
Lithops karasmontana
No — living stones is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats. It is a sensible choice for a home with a cat; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. ASPCA-listed as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses under the common name Living Stones (genus Lithops, family Aizoaceae). No toxic principles are reported. As with any plant, ingestion may still cause mild stomach upset, so discourage nibbling.
Is living stones toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is living stones toxic to cats?
No — living stones is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats. It is a sensible choice for a home with a cat; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. ASPCA-listed as non-toxic to cats, dogs and horses under the common name Living Stones (genus Lithops, family Aizoaceae). No toxic principles are reported. As with any plant, ingestion may still cause mild stomach upset, so discourage nibbling.
Is living stones safe for cats?
Yes — the ASPCA lists living stones as non-toxic to cats and dogs. A cat that chews a large amount of any foliage can still get a mild, brief stomach upset, so discourage grazing, but it will not be poisoned.
Is living stones toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Living Stones is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full living stones pet-safety guide for both species.
What other plants are safe for cats?
Reliable ASPCA non-toxic picks for a cat home include spider plant, calathea, parlor palm, peperomia, and most true ferns. Browse the best cats-safe plants list to check more before you buy.
Full living stones pet-safety
- Is living stones toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is living stones toxic to dogs?
- Best cats-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete living stones care guide