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Is Chandelier Plant toxic to dogs?

Kalanchoe delagoensis

Toxic to dogs

Yes — chandelier plant 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. Kalanchoe is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs. The plant contains bufadienolide cardiac glycosides; ingestion typically causes vomiting and diarrhoea, and large amounts can cause abnormal heart rate and rhythm. Keep away from pets and call a vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center if eaten.

What to do if your dog ate chandelier plant

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

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

Is chandelier plant toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is chandelier plant toxic to dogs?

Yes — chandelier plant is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Kalanchoe is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs. The plant contains bufadienolide cardiac glycosides; ingestion typically causes vomiting and diarrhoea, and large amounts can cause abnormal heart rate and rhythm. Keep away from pets and call a vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center if eaten.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats chandelier plant?

Kalanchoe is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs. The plant contains bufadienolide cardiac glycosides; ingestion typically causes vomiting and diarrhoea, and large amounts can cause abnormal heart rate and rhythm. Keep away from pets and call a vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center if eaten. 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 chandelier plant.

What should I do if my dog ate chandelier plant?

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 chandelier plant toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to chandelier plant?

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.

Full chandelier plant pet-safety