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Is Muir's Living Pebble toxic to cats?

Muiria hortenseae

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists muir's living pebble 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. Muiria hortenseae is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As a member of Aizoaceae, some irritant compounds may be present; treat as mildly toxic and keep out of reach of pets and children as a precaution.

What to do if your cat ate muir's living pebble

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

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

Is muir's living pebble toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is muir's living pebble toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists muir's living pebble 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. Muiria hortenseae is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As a member of Aizoaceae, some irritant compounds may be present; treat as mildly toxic and keep out of reach of pets and children as a precaution.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats muir's living pebble?

Muiria hortenseae is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As a member of Aizoaceae, some irritant compounds may be present; treat as mildly toxic and keep out of reach of pets and children as a precaution. 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 muir's living pebble.

What should I do if my cat ate muir's living pebble?

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 muir's living pebble toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Muir's Living Pebble is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full muir's living pebble pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to muir's living pebble?

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 muir's living pebble pet-safety