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Is Saucer Plant toxic to cats?

Aeonium undulatum

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists saucer 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. Aeonium is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database, so a confirmed pet-safe status cannot be asserted; note that other Crassulaceae such as Kalanchoe and Crassula are ASPCA-listed as toxic. Treat with caution, keep out of reach, and verify with a vet if a pet ingests it.

What to do if your cat ate saucer plant

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

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

Is saucer plant toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is saucer plant toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists saucer 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. Aeonium is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database, so a confirmed pet-safe status cannot be asserted; note that other Crassulaceae such as Kalanchoe and Crassula are ASPCA-listed as toxic. Treat with caution, keep out of reach, and verify with a vet if a pet ingests it.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats saucer plant?

Aeonium is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database, so a confirmed pet-safe status cannot be asserted; note that other Crassulaceae such as Kalanchoe and Crassula are ASPCA-listed as toxic. Treat with caution, keep out of reach, and verify with a vet if a pet ingests it. 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 saucer plant.

What should I do if my cat ate saucer 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 saucer plant toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to saucer 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 saucer plant pet-safety