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Is Senecio macroglossus 'Variegatus' toxic to cats?

Senecio macroglossus 'Variegatus'

Toxic to cats

Yes — senecio macroglossus 'variegatus' 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. Like all Senecio, this is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs. It contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids; ingestion can cause vomiting and diarrhoea, and repeated or large exposure can damage the liver. Keep it out of reach of pets and seek veterinary advice if any is eaten.

What to do if your cat ate senecio macroglossus 'variegatus'

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

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

Is senecio macroglossus 'variegatus' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is senecio macroglossus 'variegatus' toxic to cats?

Yes — senecio macroglossus 'variegatus' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Like all Senecio, this is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs. It contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids; ingestion can cause vomiting and diarrhoea, and repeated or large exposure can damage the liver. Keep it out of reach of pets and seek veterinary advice if any is eaten.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats senecio macroglossus 'variegatus'?

Like all Senecio, this is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs. It contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids; ingestion can cause vomiting and diarrhoea, and repeated or large exposure can damage the liver. Keep it out of reach of pets and seek veterinary advice if any is eaten. 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 senecio macroglossus 'variegatus'.

What should I do if my cat ate senecio macroglossus 'variegatus'?

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 senecio macroglossus 'variegatus' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Senecio macroglossus 'Variegatus' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full senecio macroglossus 'variegatus' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to senecio macroglossus 'variegatus'?

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 senecio macroglossus 'variegatus' pet-safety