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Is Candelabra Tylecodon toxic to dogs?

Tylecodon wallichii

Toxic to dogs

Yes — candelabra tylecodon is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Tylecodon wallichii contains bufadienolide cardiac glycosides, the same toxic compounds found throughout the Tylecodon and Cotyledon genera. These compounds are well-documented as causing livestock toxicity (krimpsiekte) in South Africa. ASPCA lists Cotyledon (the former generic home of Tylecodon) as toxic to cats and dogs; this hazard applies equally to all Tylecodon species. Strictly keep away from pets and children.

What to do if your dog ate candelabra tylecodon

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move candelabra 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 candelabra tylecodon to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is candelabra tylecodon toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is candelabra tylecodon toxic to dogs?

Yes — candelabra tylecodon is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Tylecodon wallichii contains bufadienolide cardiac glycosides, the same toxic compounds found throughout the Tylecodon and Cotyledon genera. These compounds are well-documented as causing livestock toxicity (krimpsiekte) in South Africa. ASPCA lists Cotyledon (the former generic home of Tylecodon) as toxic to cats and dogs; this hazard applies equally to all Tylecodon species. Strictly keep away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats candelabra tylecodon?

Tylecodon wallichii contains bufadienolide cardiac glycosides, the same toxic compounds found throughout the Tylecodon and Cotyledon genera. These compounds are well-documented as causing livestock toxicity (krimpsiekte) in South Africa. ASPCA lists Cotyledon (the former generic home of Tylecodon) as toxic to cats and dogs; this hazard applies equally to all Tylecodon species. Strictly keep 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 dog has had access to candelabra tylecodon.

What should I do if my dog ate candelabra tylecodon?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your dog'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 candelabra tylecodon toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to candelabra tylecodon?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best dogs-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

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