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Is Saucer Plant toxic to dogs?

Aeonium undulatum

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists saucer plant 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. Aeonium is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database, so a confirmed pet-safe status cannot be asserted; note that other Crassulaceae such as Kalanchoe and Crassula are ASPCA-listed as toxic. Treat with caution, keep out of reach, and verify with a vet if a pet ingests it.

What to do if your dog ate saucer plant

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

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

Is saucer plant toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is saucer plant toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists saucer plant 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. Aeonium is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database, so a confirmed pet-safe status cannot be asserted; note that other Crassulaceae such as Kalanchoe and Crassula are ASPCA-listed as toxic. Treat with caution, keep out of reach, and verify with a vet if a pet ingests it.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats saucer plant?

Aeonium is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database, so a confirmed pet-safe status cannot be asserted; note that other Crassulaceae such as Kalanchoe and Crassula are ASPCA-listed as toxic. Treat with caution, keep out of reach, and verify with a vet if a pet ingests it. 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 saucer plant.

What should I do if my dog ate saucer 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 saucer plant toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to saucer 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 saucer plant pet-safety