Burro's Tail
Also known as Donkey's Tail, Horse's Tail, Lamb's Tail. One plant, one grade per pet — the verdicts below are transcribed from primary sources and human-reviewed.
Burro's tail is non-toxic to cats (S0 Safe): the ASPCA lists Sedum morganianum as safe, and Pet Poison Helpline counts it among succulents that are non-toxic to pets — dropped leaves are a mess, not a hazard.
FULL VERDICT →Burro's tail is non-toxic to dogs (S0 Safe): the ASPCA lists Sedum morganianum as safe for dogs, cats, and horses, and Pet Poison Helpline counts it among succulents that are non-toxic to pets.
FULL VERDICT →Care at a glance
When to call the vet
FAQ
Is the donkey tail plant poisonous?
No. Donkey's tail, burro's tail, horse's tail, and lamb's tail are all the same plant, Sedum morganianum, and the ASPCA lists it as non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses with no toxic principle on record — S0 Safe here. Pet Poison Helpline agrees: its pet-safe plants article names "Burrow’s tail" (its spelling) among succulents that are non-toxic to pets, adding that Sedum as a group "could cause a bad taste in the mouth or mild stomach upset." So a pet that eats the fallen beads may end up with a mildly upset stomach, which PPH says is not likely to need an urgent vet trip. The beads drop at a touch, which makes this plant a mess around pets rather than a risk; hang it out of reach.