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Is Silver Jade Plant toxic to dogs?

Crassula arborescens

Toxic to dogs

Yes — silver jade 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. The ASPCA lists Crassula species (jade plants) as toxic to dogs and cats, potentially causing vomiting, depression, and incoordination. Keep out of reach of pets. Crassula arborescens specifically is considered mildly toxic with similar effects.

What to do if your dog ate silver jade plant

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

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

Is silver jade plant toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is silver jade plant toxic to dogs?

Yes — silver jade plant 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 Crassula species (jade plants) as toxic to dogs and cats, potentially causing vomiting, depression, and incoordination. Keep out of reach of pets. Crassula arborescens specifically is considered mildly toxic with similar effects.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats silver jade plant?

The ASPCA lists Crassula species (jade plants) as toxic to dogs and cats, potentially causing vomiting, depression, and incoordination. Keep out of reach of pets. Crassula arborescens specifically is considered mildly toxic with similar effects. 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 jade plant.

What should I do if my dog ate silver jade 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 silver jade plant toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to silver jade 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 silver jade plant pet-safety