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Is Pink Ice Plant toxic to cats?

Oscularia deltoides

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists pink ice plant 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. Oscularia deltoides (family Aizoaceae) is not specifically listed by ASPCA. As a member of the ice plant family it is generally considered mildly toxic if ingested in quantity, potentially causing mild gastrointestinal upset. Keep away from pets and children as a precaution; consult a vet if ingestion occurs.

What to do if your cat ate pink ice plant

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

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

Is pink ice plant toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is pink ice plant toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists pink ice plant 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. Oscularia deltoides (family Aizoaceae) is not specifically listed by ASPCA. As a member of the ice plant family it is generally considered mildly toxic if ingested in quantity, potentially causing mild gastrointestinal upset. Keep away from pets and children as a precaution; consult a vet if ingestion occurs.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats pink ice plant?

Oscularia deltoides (family Aizoaceae) is not specifically listed by ASPCA. As a member of the ice plant family it is generally considered mildly toxic if ingested in quantity, potentially causing mild gastrointestinal upset. Keep away from pets and children as a precaution; consult a vet if ingestion occurs. 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 pink ice plant.

What should I do if my cat ate pink ice plant?

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 pink ice plant toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Pink Ice Plant is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full pink ice plant pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to pink ice plant?

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 pink ice plant pet-safety