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Is Yellow-scaled Tylecodon toxic to cats?

Tylecodon luteosquamatus

Toxic to cats

Yes — yellow-scaled tylecodon 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. All Tylecodon species contain bufadienolide toxins including cotyledoside and related compounds that are potent neurotoxins. They cause krimpsiekte (paralysis) in livestock and are dangerous to dogs, cats, and humans if ingested. The genus is not individually listed by the ASPCA but is well-documented as severely toxic in veterinary toxicology. Keep strictly away from pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate yellow-scaled tylecodon

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move yellow-scaled tylecodon 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 yellow-scaled tylecodon to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is yellow-scaled tylecodon toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is yellow-scaled tylecodon toxic to cats?

Yes — yellow-scaled tylecodon is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. All Tylecodon species contain bufadienolide toxins including cotyledoside and related compounds that are potent neurotoxins. They cause krimpsiekte (paralysis) in livestock and are dangerous to dogs, cats, and humans if ingested. The genus is not individually listed by the ASPCA but is well-documented as severely toxic in veterinary toxicology. Keep strictly away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats yellow-scaled tylecodon?

All Tylecodon species contain bufadienolide toxins including cotyledoside and related compounds that are potent neurotoxins. They cause krimpsiekte (paralysis) in livestock and are dangerous to dogs, cats, and humans if ingested. The genus is not individually listed by the ASPCA but is well-documented as severely toxic in veterinary toxicology. Keep strictly away from pets and children. 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 yellow-scaled tylecodon.

What should I do if my cat ate yellow-scaled tylecodon?

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 yellow-scaled tylecodon toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Yellow-scaled Tylecodon is toxic to dogs as well. See the full yellow-scaled tylecodon pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to yellow-scaled tylecodon?

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 yellow-scaled tylecodon pet-safety