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Is Wood's Cotyledon toxic to dogs?

Cotyledon woodii

Toxic to dogs

Yes — wood's 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. All Cotyledon species contain bufadienolide cardiac glycosides. ASPCA considers Cotyledon toxic to cats and dogs (based on the genus, primarily C. orbiculata). This toxic classification applies to C. woodii. Ingestion may cause vomiting, lethargy, muscle tremors, and cardiac effects. Keep away from pets and children.

What to do if your dog ate wood's cotyledon

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

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

Is wood's cotyledon toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is wood's cotyledon toxic to dogs?

Yes — wood's cotyledon is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. All Cotyledon species contain bufadienolide cardiac glycosides. ASPCA considers Cotyledon toxic to cats and dogs (based on the genus, primarily C. orbiculata). This toxic classification applies to C. woodii. Ingestion may cause vomiting, lethargy, muscle tremors, and cardiac effects. Keep away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats wood's cotyledon?

All Cotyledon species contain bufadienolide cardiac glycosides. ASPCA considers Cotyledon toxic to cats and dogs (based on the genus, primarily C. orbiculata). This toxic classification applies to C. woodii. Ingestion may cause vomiting, lethargy, muscle tremors, and cardiac effects. 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 wood's cotyledon.

What should I do if my dog ate wood's 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 wood's cotyledon toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to wood's 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 wood's cotyledon pet-safety