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Is Pink Butterflies Kalanchoe toxic to dogs?

Kalanchoe × houghtonii 'Pink Butterflies'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — pink butterflies kalanchoe 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 Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe spp.) as toxic to both dogs and cats, and this hybrid descends from Mother of Millions parents in the same genus. The toxic principles are bufadienolides — cardiac-glycoside compounds. Ingestion commonly causes vomiting and diarrhoea, and in larger amounts can disturb heart rhythm; keep it out of reach of pets and call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center if eaten.

What to do if your dog ate pink butterflies kalanchoe

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

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

Is pink butterflies kalanchoe toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is pink butterflies kalanchoe toxic to dogs?

Yes — pink butterflies kalanchoe 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 Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe spp.) as toxic to both dogs and cats, and this hybrid descends from Mother of Millions parents in the same genus. The toxic principles are bufadienolides — cardiac-glycoside compounds. Ingestion commonly causes vomiting and diarrhoea, and in larger amounts can disturb heart rhythm; keep it out of reach of pets and call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center if eaten.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats pink butterflies kalanchoe?

The ASPCA lists Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe spp.) as toxic to both dogs and cats, and this hybrid descends from Mother of Millions parents in the same genus. The toxic principles are bufadienolides — cardiac-glycoside compounds. Ingestion commonly causes vomiting and diarrhoea, and in larger amounts can disturb heart rhythm; keep it out of reach of pets and call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center 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 pink butterflies kalanchoe.

What should I do if my dog ate pink butterflies kalanchoe?

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 pink butterflies kalanchoe toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Pink Butterflies Kalanchoe is toxic to cats as well. See the full pink butterflies kalanchoe pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to pink butterflies kalanchoe?

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 pink butterflies kalanchoe pet-safety