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Is Tongue Leaf Plant toxic to cats?

Glottiphyllum longum

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists tongue leaf plant 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. Glottiphyllum belongs to Aizoaceae and is not individually listed by ASPCA. Aizoaceae mesembs generally have a low toxicity profile, but ingestion of succulent plant material may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in pets and children. Keep out of reach as a precaution.

What to do if your cat ate tongue leaf plant

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

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

Is tongue leaf plant toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is tongue leaf plant toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists tongue leaf plant 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. Glottiphyllum belongs to Aizoaceae and is not individually listed by ASPCA. Aizoaceae mesembs generally have a low toxicity profile, but ingestion of succulent plant material may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in pets and children. Keep out of reach as a precaution.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats tongue leaf plant?

Glottiphyllum belongs to Aizoaceae and is not individually listed by ASPCA. Aizoaceae mesembs generally have a low toxicity profile, but ingestion of succulent plant material may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in pets and children. Keep out of reach as a precaution. 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 tongue leaf plant.

What should I do if my cat ate tongue leaf plant?

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 tongue leaf plant toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Tongue Leaf Plant is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full tongue leaf plant pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to tongue leaf plant?

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 tongue leaf plant pet-safety