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Is Silver Crown Cotyledon toxic to cats?

Cotyledon orbiculata var. oblonga

Toxic to cats

Yes — silver crown cotyledon 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. Cotyledon orbiculata contains bufadienolides (cotyledontoxin), which are cardiotoxic compounds. The ASPCA lists Cotyledon orbiculata as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Ingestion can cause weakness, tremors, vomiting, and in severe cases cardiac effects. Keep well away from pets.

What to do if your cat ate silver crown cotyledon

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

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

Is silver crown cotyledon toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is silver crown cotyledon toxic to cats?

Yes — silver crown cotyledon is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Cotyledon orbiculata contains bufadienolides (cotyledontoxin), which are cardiotoxic compounds. The ASPCA lists Cotyledon orbiculata as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Ingestion can cause weakness, tremors, vomiting, and in severe cases cardiac effects. Keep well away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats silver crown cotyledon?

Cotyledon orbiculata contains bufadienolides (cotyledontoxin), which are cardiotoxic compounds. The ASPCA lists Cotyledon orbiculata as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Ingestion can cause weakness, tremors, vomiting, and in severe cases cardiac effects. Keep well away from pets. 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 silver crown cotyledon.

What should I do if my cat ate silver crown cotyledon?

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 silver crown cotyledon toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Silver Crown Cotyledon is toxic to dogs as well. See the full silver crown cotyledon pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to silver crown cotyledon?

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 silver crown cotyledon pet-safety