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Is Ritchie's Monadenium toxic to cats?

Monadenium ritchiei

Toxic to cats

Yes — ritchie's monadenium 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. As a member of Euphorbia (the genus Monadenium is now subsumed into Euphorbia), this plant produces irritant milky latex sap containing diterpene esters. The ASPCA lists Euphorbia as toxic to cats and dogs, causing oral irritation, excessive drooling, vomiting, and skin/eye irritation. Wear gloves when handling and keep away from pets.

What to do if your cat ate ritchie's monadenium

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

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

Is ritchie's monadenium toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is ritchie's monadenium toxic to cats?

Yes — ritchie's monadenium is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. As a member of Euphorbia (the genus Monadenium is now subsumed into Euphorbia), this plant produces irritant milky latex sap containing diterpene esters. The ASPCA lists Euphorbia as toxic to cats and dogs, causing oral irritation, excessive drooling, vomiting, and skin/eye irritation. Wear gloves when handling and keep away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats ritchie's monadenium?

As a member of Euphorbia (the genus Monadenium is now subsumed into Euphorbia), this plant produces irritant milky latex sap containing diterpene esters. The ASPCA lists Euphorbia as toxic to cats and dogs, causing oral irritation, excessive drooling, vomiting, and skin/eye irritation. Wear gloves when handling and keep 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 ritchie's monadenium.

What should I do if my cat ate ritchie's monadenium?

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 ritchie's monadenium toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Ritchie's Monadenium is toxic to dogs as well. See the full ritchie's monadenium pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to ritchie's monadenium?

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 ritchie's monadenium pet-safety