Growli
Let's go

Pet safety

Is Wire-stem Tylecodon toxic to dogs?

Tylecodon reticulatus

Toxic to dogs

Yes — wire-stem tylecodon 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. All Tylecodon species contain bufadienolide cardiac glycosides (primarily cotyledoside and tyledosides) that are potent neurotoxic and cardiotoxic compounds. They cause krimpsiekte (contraction disease) in livestock and are dangerous to cats, dogs, and humans. Tylecodon is not individually listed in the ASPCA database (a North American resource focused on common houseplants), but toxicity is well-established in peer-reviewed veterinary literature (NCBI/PMC) and by SANBI. Keep entirely out of reach of children, pets, and grazing animals.

What to do if your dog ate wire-stem tylecodon

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

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

Is wire-stem tylecodon toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is wire-stem tylecodon toxic to dogs?

Yes — wire-stem tylecodon is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. All Tylecodon species contain bufadienolide cardiac glycosides (primarily cotyledoside and tyledosides) that are potent neurotoxic and cardiotoxic compounds. They cause krimpsiekte (contraction disease) in livestock and are dangerous to cats, dogs, and humans. Tylecodon is not individually listed in the ASPCA database (a North American resource focused on common houseplants), but toxicity is well-established in peer-reviewed veterinary literature (NCBI/PMC) and by SANBI. Keep entirely out of reach of children, pets, and grazing animals.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats wire-stem tylecodon?

All Tylecodon species contain bufadienolide cardiac glycosides (primarily cotyledoside and tyledosides) that are potent neurotoxic and cardiotoxic compounds. They cause krimpsiekte (contraction disease) in livestock and are dangerous to cats, dogs, and humans. Tylecodon is not individually listed in the ASPCA database (a North American resource focused on common houseplants), but toxicity is well-established in peer-reviewed veterinary literature (NCBI/PMC) and by SANBI. Keep entirely out of reach of children, pets, and grazing animals. 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 wire-stem tylecodon.

What should I do if my dog ate wire-stem tylecodon?

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 wire-stem tylecodon toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Wire-stem Tylecodon is toxic to cats as well. See the full wire-stem tylecodon pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to wire-stem tylecodon?

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 wire-stem tylecodon pet-safety