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Is Schlumbergera × buckleyi toxic to cats?

Schlumbergera × buckleyi

Non-toxic to cats

No — schlumbergera × buckleyi 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. ASPCA-listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs; Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera) appears on the ASPCA Toxic/Non-Toxic Plants database as non-toxic. Ingestion of the fibrous stems may cause mild, self-limiting vomiting or diarrhoea, but no toxic principle is involved.

Is schlumbergera × buckleyi toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is schlumbergera × buckleyi toxic to cats?

No — schlumbergera × buckleyi 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. ASPCA-listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs; Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera) appears on the ASPCA Toxic/Non-Toxic Plants database as non-toxic. Ingestion of the fibrous stems may cause mild, self-limiting vomiting or diarrhoea, but no toxic principle is involved.

Is schlumbergera × buckleyi safe for cats?

Yes — the ASPCA lists schlumbergera × buckleyi 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 schlumbergera × buckleyi toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Schlumbergera × buckleyi is non-toxic to dogs as well. See the full schlumbergera × buckleyi 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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