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Is Panda Plant toxic to dogs?

Kalanchoe tomentosa

Toxic to dogs

Yes — panda plant 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. Toxic to both cats and dogs. The panda plant belongs to the genus Kalanchoe, which the ASPCA lists as toxic; the toxic principles are bufadienolides (cardiac glycosides) found throughout the plant. Ingestion can cause vomiting and diarrhoea, and in larger amounts the cardiac glycosides may, rarely, disturb heart rhythm. Note: the ASPCA's separate "Panda Plant" common-name page actually refers to a different species, Philodendron bipennifolium; the correct entry for Kalanchoe tomentosa is the genus-level "Kalanchoe" listing. Keep out of reach of pets and children and contact a vet if ingestion is suspected.

What to do if your dog ate panda plant

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

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

Is panda plant toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is panda plant toxic to dogs?

Yes — panda plant is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Toxic to both cats and dogs. The panda plant belongs to the genus Kalanchoe, which the ASPCA lists as toxic; the toxic principles are bufadienolides (cardiac glycosides) found throughout the plant. Ingestion can cause vomiting and diarrhoea, and in larger amounts the cardiac glycosides may, rarely, disturb heart rhythm. Note: the ASPCA's separate "Panda Plant" common-name page actually refers to a different species, Philodendron bipennifolium; the correct entry for Kalanchoe tomentosa is the genus-level "Kalanchoe" listing. Keep out of reach of pets and children and contact a vet if ingestion is suspected.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats panda plant?

Toxic to both cats and dogs. The panda plant belongs to the genus Kalanchoe, which the ASPCA lists as toxic; the toxic principles are bufadienolides (cardiac glycosides) found throughout the plant. Ingestion can cause vomiting and diarrhoea, and in larger amounts the cardiac glycosides may, rarely, disturb heart rhythm. Note: the ASPCA's separate "Panda Plant" common-name page actually refers to a different species, Philodendron bipennifolium; the correct entry for Kalanchoe tomentosa is the genus-level "Kalanchoe" listing. Keep out of reach of pets and children and contact a vet if ingestion is suspected. 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 panda plant.

What should I do if my dog ate panda plant?

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 panda plant toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Panda Plant is toxic to cats as well. See the full panda plant pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to panda plant?

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 panda plant pet-safety