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Is Jade Plant Toxic to Cats or Dogs?

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Short answer

Yes. The referenced veterinary poison resources list Jade Plant as toxic to both cats and dogs. All parts. The exact toxic principle is unknown.

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All parts. The exact toxic principle is unknown.

Symptome bei Verschlucken

Vomiting
Depression
Incoordination
Slow heart rate (rare)

Sofortmaßnahmen

1Move the pet away from the plant and remove loose plant material from the mouth only if this can be done safely
2Do not induce vomiting or give food, milk, medication, or another home remedy unless a veterinarian or animal poison-control professional directs you to do so
3Identify the plant and note the approximate amount and time of exposure
4Contact a veterinarian or animal poison-control service promptly for advice tailored to the animal and exposure
5Seek emergency veterinary care now if breathing or swallowing is difficult, symptoms are severe, or the pet collapses or has a seizure

Notfallkontakt

ASPCA Tiergiflkontrollzentrum: (888) 426-4435

The ASPCA number is a United States service and a consultation fee may apply. Outside the U.S., contact a local veterinarian or animal poison-control service. Wenn dein Haustier Pflanzenmaterial gefressen hat, kontaktiere sofort deinen Tierarzt.

Lower-risk alternatives

These alternatives are listed as non-toxic by the referenced source, but no houseplant should be treated as edible or completely risk-free.

Peperomia African Violet Spider Plant Parlor Palm

For growing advice, see the Jade Plant care guide.

Frequently asked questions

Is Jade Plant toxic to cats?

Yes. The referenced veterinary poison resources list Jade Plant as toxic to cats. All parts. The exact toxic principle is unknown. Possible signs include vomiting, depression, incoordination.

Is Jade Plant toxic to dogs?

Yes. The referenced veterinary poison resources list Jade Plant as toxic to dogs. All parts. The exact toxic principle is unknown. Possible signs include vomiting, depression, incoordination.

What should I do if my pet chews Jade Plant?

Move the pet away from the plant and remove loose plant material from the mouth only if this can be done safely Do not induce vomiting or give food, milk, medication, or another home remedy unless a veterinarian or animal poison-control professional directs you to do so Identify the plant and note the approximate amount and time of exposure Contact a veterinarian or animal poison-control service promptly for advice tailored to the animal and exposure Seek emergency veterinary care now if breathing or swallowing is difficult, symptoms are severe, or the pet collapses or has a seizure

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Sources and review

Content last reviewed: September 4, 2026

Toxizitatsinformationen stammen von ASPCA und anderen offentlich zuganglichen Haustiersicherheitsdatenbanken. Konsultiere immer deinen Tierarzt, wenn dein Haustier Pflanzenmaterial gefressen hat.