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Is Orpine toxic to cats?

Hylotelephium telephium

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists orpine 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. Hylotelephium telephium is not individually listed by ASPCA. Like other members of the sedum/stonecrop complex, it contains alkaloids including sedine and sedamine that may cause mild gastrointestinal signs (vomiting, drooling) if consumed in quantity by pets. Exercise caution with dogs and cats.

What to do if your cat ate orpine

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

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

Is orpine toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is orpine toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists orpine 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. Hylotelephium telephium is not individually listed by ASPCA. Like other members of the sedum/stonecrop complex, it contains alkaloids including sedine and sedamine that may cause mild gastrointestinal signs (vomiting, drooling) if consumed in quantity by pets. Exercise caution with dogs and cats.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats orpine?

Hylotelephium telephium is not individually listed by ASPCA. Like other members of the sedum/stonecrop complex, it contains alkaloids including sedine and sedamine that may cause mild gastrointestinal signs (vomiting, drooling) if consumed in quantity by pets. Exercise caution with 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 orpine.

What should I do if my cat ate orpine?

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 orpine toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to orpine?

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 orpine pet-safety