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Is Flat-Leaved Crassula toxic to dogs?

Crassula platyphylla

Toxic to dogs

Yes — flat-leaved crassula 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 as toxic to cats and dogs, causing vomiting, depression, and incoordination. Crassula platyphylla should be treated as mildly toxic and kept out of reach of pets.

What to do if your dog ate flat-leaved crassula

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

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

Is flat-leaved crassula toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is flat-leaved crassula toxic to dogs?

Yes — flat-leaved crassula 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 as toxic to cats and dogs, causing vomiting, depression, and incoordination. Crassula platyphylla should be treated as mildly toxic and kept out of reach of pets.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats flat-leaved crassula?

The ASPCA lists Crassula species as toxic to cats and dogs, causing vomiting, depression, and incoordination. Crassula platyphylla should be treated as mildly toxic and kept out of reach of 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 flat-leaved crassula.

What should I do if my dog ate flat-leaved crassula?

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 flat-leaved crassula toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Flat-Leaved Crassula is toxic to cats as well. See the full flat-leaved crassula pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to flat-leaved crassula?

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 flat-leaved crassula pet-safety