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Is Loose-flowered Monanthes toxic to cats?

Monanthes laxiflora

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists loose-flowered monanthes as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Monanthes laxiflora is a Crassulaceae member and is not individually listed by ASPCA. Given that related jade-type Crassulaceae genera are noted as toxic to pets, treat this species with caution and keep away from dogs and cats.

What to do if your cat ate loose-flowered monanthes

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

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

Is loose-flowered monanthes toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is loose-flowered monanthes toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists loose-flowered monanthes as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Monanthes laxiflora is a Crassulaceae member and is not individually listed by ASPCA. Given that related jade-type Crassulaceae genera are noted as toxic to pets, treat this species with caution and keep away from dogs and cats.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats loose-flowered monanthes?

Monanthes laxiflora is a Crassulaceae member and is not individually listed by ASPCA. Given that related jade-type Crassulaceae genera are noted as toxic to pets, treat this species with caution and keep away from dogs and cats. 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 loose-flowered monanthes.

What should I do if my cat ate loose-flowered monanthes?

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 loose-flowered monanthes toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Loose-flowered Monanthes is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full loose-flowered monanthes pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to loose-flowered monanthes?

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 loose-flowered monanthes pet-safety