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Is Noble Aeonium toxic to cats?

Aeonium nobile

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists noble aeonium 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. Aeonium species are listed by the ASPCA as mildly toxic to dogs and cats. The specific toxic principle in Aeonium nobile is not fully characterised. Ingestion may cause mild vomiting or gastrointestinal upset.

What to do if your cat ate noble aeonium

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

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

Is noble aeonium toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is noble aeonium toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists noble aeonium 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. Aeonium species are listed by the ASPCA as mildly toxic to dogs and cats. The specific toxic principle in Aeonium nobile is not fully characterised. Ingestion may cause mild vomiting or gastrointestinal upset.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats noble aeonium?

Aeonium species are listed by the ASPCA as mildly toxic to dogs and cats. The specific toxic principle in Aeonium nobile is not fully characterised. Ingestion may cause mild vomiting or gastrointestinal upset. 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 noble aeonium.

What should I do if my cat ate noble aeonium?

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 noble aeonium toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Noble Aeonium is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full noble aeonium pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to noble aeonium?

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 noble aeonium pet-safety