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Is Showy Stonecrop toxic to cats?

Hylotelephium spectabile

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists showy stonecrop 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. Hylotelephium spectabile is not individually listed by ASPCA. The plant contains alkaloids (sedine, sedamine) associated with the broader sedum/stonecrop complex that can cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested in quantity by dogs or cats. Keep away from pets as a precaution; not considered severely toxic.

What to do if your cat ate showy stonecrop

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

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

Is showy stonecrop toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is showy stonecrop toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists showy stonecrop 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. Hylotelephium spectabile is not individually listed by ASPCA. The plant contains alkaloids (sedine, sedamine) associated with the broader sedum/stonecrop complex that can cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested in quantity by dogs or cats. Keep away from pets as a precaution; not considered severely toxic.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats showy stonecrop?

Hylotelephium spectabile is not individually listed by ASPCA. The plant contains alkaloids (sedine, sedamine) associated with the broader sedum/stonecrop complex that can cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested in quantity by dogs or cats. Keep away from pets as a precaution; not considered severely toxic. 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 showy stonecrop.

What should I do if my cat ate showy stonecrop?

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 showy stonecrop toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Showy Stonecrop is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full showy stonecrop pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to showy stonecrop?

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 showy stonecrop pet-safety