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Is Cliff Cotyledon toxic to dogs?

Cotyledon barbeyi

Toxic to dogs

Yes — cliff cotyledon 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. All Cotyledon species contain bufadienolide cardiac glycosides and are toxic to cats, dogs, and livestock. ASPCA lists Cotyledon orbiculata (the type species) as toxic; the toxic principle applies across the genus. Ingestion can cause vomiting, muscle tremors, weakness, and cardiac effects. Keep away from pets and children.

What to do if your dog ate cliff cotyledon

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

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

Is cliff cotyledon toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is cliff cotyledon toxic to dogs?

Yes — cliff cotyledon is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. All Cotyledon species contain bufadienolide cardiac glycosides and are toxic to cats, dogs, and livestock. ASPCA lists Cotyledon orbiculata (the type species) as toxic; the toxic principle applies across the genus. Ingestion can cause vomiting, muscle tremors, weakness, and cardiac effects. Keep away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats cliff cotyledon?

All Cotyledon species contain bufadienolide cardiac glycosides and are toxic to cats, dogs, and livestock. ASPCA lists Cotyledon orbiculata (the type species) as toxic; the toxic principle applies across the genus. Ingestion can cause vomiting, muscle tremors, weakness, and cardiac effects. 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 cliff cotyledon.

What should I do if my dog ate cliff cotyledon?

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 cliff cotyledon toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Cliff Cotyledon is toxic to cats as well. See the full cliff cotyledon pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to cliff cotyledon?

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 cliff cotyledon pet-safety