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Is Silver Dollar Jade toxic to cats?

Crassula arborescens

Toxic to cats

Yes — silver dollar jade 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. Crassula species, including the jade plants, are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs. Ingestion may cause vomiting, depression, lethargy, and incoordination. Place out of reach of pets and call a vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center if ingestion is suspected.

What to do if your cat ate silver dollar jade

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

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

Is silver dollar jade toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is silver dollar jade toxic to cats?

Yes — silver dollar jade is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Crassula species, including the jade plants, are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs. Ingestion may cause vomiting, depression, lethargy, and incoordination. Place out of reach of pets and call a vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center if ingestion is suspected.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats silver dollar jade?

Crassula species, including the jade plants, are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs. Ingestion may cause vomiting, depression, lethargy, and incoordination. Place out of reach of pets and call a vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center if ingestion is suspected. 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 dollar jade.

What should I do if my cat ate silver dollar jade?

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 dollar jade toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Silver Dollar Jade is toxic to dogs as well. See the full silver dollar jade pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to silver dollar jade?

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 dollar jade pet-safety