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Is Pale Silver Skin Plant toxic to cats?

Argyroderma subalbum

Non-toxic to cats

No — pale silver skin plant 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. Argyroderma is in the family Aizoaceae. It is not individually listed by ASPCA. Related Aizoaceae genera (Lithops, Faucaria) are recorded as non-toxic by ASPCA, and no toxic principles have been reported for Argyroderma in veterinary or botanical literature.

Is pale silver skin plant toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is pale silver skin plant toxic to cats?

No — pale silver skin plant 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. Argyroderma is in the family Aizoaceae. It is not individually listed by ASPCA. Related Aizoaceae genera (Lithops, Faucaria) are recorded as non-toxic by ASPCA, and no toxic principles have been reported for Argyroderma in veterinary or botanical literature.

Is pale silver skin plant safe for cats?

Yes — the ASPCA lists pale silver skin plant 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 pale silver skin plant toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Pale Silver Skin Plant is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full pale silver skin plant 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.

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