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Is Red Pagoda toxic to cats?

Crassula capitella 'Campfire'

Toxic to cats

Yes — red pagoda is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. The genus Crassula is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs. Ingestion can cause vomiting, lethargy, incoordination, and gastrointestinal upset. Keep out of reach of pets and contact a vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center if chewing is suspected.

What to do if your cat ate red pagoda

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

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

Is red pagoda toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is red pagoda toxic to cats?

Yes — red pagoda is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The genus Crassula is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs. Ingestion can cause vomiting, lethargy, incoordination, and gastrointestinal upset. Keep out of reach of pets and contact a vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center if chewing is suspected.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats red pagoda?

The genus Crassula is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs. Ingestion can cause vomiting, lethargy, incoordination, and gastrointestinal upset. Keep out of reach of pets and contact a vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center if chewing is suspected. 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 red pagoda.

What should I do if my cat ate red pagoda?

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 red pagoda toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Red Pagoda is toxic to dogs as well. See the full red pagoda pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to red pagoda?

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 red pagoda pet-safety