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Is Silver Waves Cotyledon toxic to dogs?

Cotyledon ladismithiensis

Toxic to dogs

Yes — silver waves 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. The ASPCA lists Cotyledon as toxic to dogs and cats. Bufadienolide compounds in all Cotyledon species can cause cardiac arrhythmia, muscle tremors, and weakness. All parts of Cotyledon ladismithiensis should be kept away from pets.

What to do if your dog ate silver waves cotyledon

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

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

Is silver waves cotyledon toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is silver waves cotyledon toxic to dogs?

Yes — silver waves cotyledon is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists Cotyledon as toxic to dogs and cats. Bufadienolide compounds in all Cotyledon species can cause cardiac arrhythmia, muscle tremors, and weakness. All parts of Cotyledon ladismithiensis should be kept away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats silver waves cotyledon?

The ASPCA lists Cotyledon as toxic to dogs and cats. Bufadienolide compounds in all Cotyledon species can cause cardiac arrhythmia, muscle tremors, and weakness. All parts of Cotyledon ladismithiensis should be kept away from pets. 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 silver waves cotyledon.

What should I do if my dog ate silver waves 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 silver waves cotyledon toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to silver waves 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 silver waves cotyledon pet-safety