Pet safety
Is Pachyphytum werdermannii toxic to cats?
Pachyphytum werdermannii
No — pachyphytum werdermannii is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats. It is a sensible choice for a home with a cat; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Considered non-toxic to cats and dogs. The genus Pachyphytum is not specifically listed by ASPCA, but it belongs to the same non-toxic Crassulaceae group as the ASPCA-listed non-toxic Echeveria and has no associated toxic principle. As always, discourage chewing since any plant can cause mild GI upset.
Is pachyphytum werdermannii toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is pachyphytum werdermannii toxic to cats?
No — pachyphytum werdermannii is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to cats. It is a sensible choice for a home with a cat; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. Considered non-toxic to cats and dogs. The genus Pachyphytum is not specifically listed by ASPCA, but it belongs to the same non-toxic Crassulaceae group as the ASPCA-listed non-toxic Echeveria and has no associated toxic principle. As always, discourage chewing since any plant can cause mild GI upset.
Is pachyphytum werdermannii safe for cats?
Yes — the ASPCA lists pachyphytum werdermannii as non-toxic to cats and dogs. A cat that chews a large amount of any foliage can still get a mild, brief stomach upset, so discourage grazing, but it will not be poisoned.
Is pachyphytum werdermannii toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Pachyphytum werdermannii is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full pachyphytum werdermannii pet-safety guide for both species.
What other plants are safe for cats?
Reliable ASPCA non-toxic picks for a cat home include spider plant, calathea, parlor palm, peperomia, and most true ferns. Browse the best cats-safe plants list to check more before you buy.
Full pachyphytum werdermannii pet-safety
- Is pachyphytum werdermannii toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is pachyphytum werdermannii toxic to dogs?
- Best cats-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete pachyphytum werdermannii care guide