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Is Cat's Jaws toxic to dogs?

Faucaria felina

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists cat's jaws as mildly toxic to dogs — a chewing dog typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Faucaria felina is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As a member of the Aizoaceae (mesemb) family, specific toxicity data is limited. Some Aizoaceae contain oxalic acid compounds. Treat as mildly toxic as a precaution and keep out of reach of pets and children.

What to do if your dog ate cat's jaws

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

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

Is cat's jaws toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is cat's jaws toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists cat's jaws as mildly toxic to dogs — a chewing dog typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Faucaria felina is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As a member of the Aizoaceae (mesemb) family, specific toxicity data is limited. Some Aizoaceae contain oxalic acid compounds. Treat as mildly toxic as a precaution and keep out of reach of pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats cat's jaws?

Faucaria felina is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As a member of the Aizoaceae (mesemb) family, specific toxicity data is limited. Some Aizoaceae contain oxalic acid compounds. Treat as mildly toxic as a precaution and keep out of reach of pets and children. 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 cat's jaws.

What should I do if my dog ate cat's jaws?

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 cat's jaws toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Cat's Jaws is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full cat's jaws pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to cat's jaws?

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 cat's jaws pet-safety