Is Lapidaria margaretae toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists lapidaria margaretae 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. Lapidaria is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database, so its status is not confirmed; treat with caution and verify with a vet. It is a close mesemb relative of Lithops (ASPCA non-toxic), but absence from the list is not a guarantee of safety, so keep it away from pets that nibble plants.

Lapidaria is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database, so its status is not confirmed; treat with caution and verify with a vet. It is a close mesemb relative of Lithops (ASPCA non-toxic), but absence from the list is not a guarantee of safety, so keep it away from pets that nibble plants. 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 lapidaria margaretae.

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.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Lapidaria margaretae is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full lapidaria margaretae pet-safety guide for both species.

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.