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Is Purple Rose Tree toxic to cats?

Aeonium arboreum 'Atropurpureum'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists purple rose tree 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 arboreum is listed by the ASPCA as mildly toxic to dogs and cats. Ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset including vomiting or diarrhoea. The toxic principle is not fully characterised but the plant is considered low-risk in small quantities.

What to do if your cat ate purple rose tree

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

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

Is purple rose tree toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is purple rose tree toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists purple rose tree 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 arboreum is listed by the ASPCA as mildly toxic to dogs and cats. Ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset including vomiting or diarrhoea. The toxic principle is not fully characterised but the plant is considered low-risk in small quantities.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats purple rose tree?

Aeonium arboreum is listed by the ASPCA as mildly toxic to dogs and cats. Ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset including vomiting or diarrhoea. The toxic principle is not fully characterised but the plant is considered low-risk in small quantities. 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 purple rose tree.

What should I do if my cat ate purple rose tree?

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 purple rose tree toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Purple Rose Tree is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full purple rose tree pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to purple rose tree?

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 purple rose tree pet-safety