Is Cotyledon Papillaris toxic to dogs?

Yes — cotyledon papillaris is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Toxic to cats and dogs. The genus Cotyledon contains cardiac glycosides (bufadienolides such as cotyledontoxin); ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, weakness and serious heart arrhythmias. Although not individually itemised on the ASPCA list, Cotyledon's bufadienolide toxicity is well documented — keep it out of pets' reach and contact a vet immediately if it is eaten.

Toxic to cats and dogs. The genus Cotyledon contains cardiac glycosides (bufadienolides such as cotyledontoxin); ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, weakness and serious heart arrhythmias. Although not individually itemised on the ASPCA list, Cotyledon's bufadienolide toxicity is well documented — keep it out of pets' reach and contact a vet immediately if it is 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 cotyledon papillaris.

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.

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

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.