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Is Velvet Cotyledon toxic to dogs?

Cotyledon velutina

Toxic to dogs

Yes — velvet cotyledon 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. Cotyledon species contain bufadienolide cardiac glycosides throughout the genus. ASPCA lists Cotyledon orbiculata as toxic to cats and dogs; this toxic principle is consistent across all Cotyledon species including C. velutina. Symptoms in pets include vomiting, muscle weakness, and cardiac irregularities. Keep away from pets and children.

What to do if your dog ate velvet cotyledon

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

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

Is velvet cotyledon toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is velvet cotyledon toxic to dogs?

Yes — velvet cotyledon is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Cotyledon species contain bufadienolide cardiac glycosides throughout the genus. ASPCA lists Cotyledon orbiculata as toxic to cats and dogs; this toxic principle is consistent across all Cotyledon species including C. velutina. Symptoms in pets include vomiting, muscle weakness, and cardiac irregularities. Keep away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats velvet cotyledon?

Cotyledon species contain bufadienolide cardiac glycosides throughout the genus. ASPCA lists Cotyledon orbiculata as toxic to cats and dogs; this toxic principle is consistent across all Cotyledon species including C. velutina. Symptoms in pets include vomiting, muscle weakness, and cardiac irregularities. Keep away from 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 velvet cotyledon.

What should I do if my dog ate velvet cotyledon?

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 velvet cotyledon toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Velvet Cotyledon is toxic to cats as well. See the full velvet cotyledon pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to velvet cotyledon?

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 velvet cotyledon pet-safety