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Is Curio Ficoides toxic to dogs?

Curio ficoides

Toxic to dogs

Yes — curio ficoides 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. Curio (formerly Senecio) is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs — related species such as string of pearls (Senecio rowleyanus) appear on the ASPCA toxic list. The sap contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids that can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, drooling, lethargy, and skin/eye irritation, with potential liver injury after larger ingestions. Keep well out of reach of pets and seek veterinary advice if eaten.

What to do if your dog ate curio ficoides

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

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

Is curio ficoides toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is curio ficoides toxic to dogs?

Yes — curio ficoides is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Curio (formerly Senecio) is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs — related species such as string of pearls (Senecio rowleyanus) appear on the ASPCA toxic list. The sap contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids that can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, drooling, lethargy, and skin/eye irritation, with potential liver injury after larger ingestions. Keep well out of reach of pets and seek veterinary advice if eaten.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats curio ficoides?

Curio (formerly Senecio) is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs — related species such as string of pearls (Senecio rowleyanus) appear on the ASPCA toxic list. The sap contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids that can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, drooling, lethargy, and skin/eye irritation, with potential liver injury after larger ingestions. Keep well out of reach of pets and seek veterinary advice if 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 curio ficoides.

What should I do if my dog ate curio ficoides?

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 curio ficoides toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Curio Ficoides is toxic to cats as well. See the full curio ficoides pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to curio ficoides?

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 curio ficoides pet-safety