Chenille
Also known as Foxtail, Bristly copperleaf, red hot cat's tail, red cattail, cat's tail. One plant, one grade per pet — the verdicts below are transcribed from primary sources and human-reviewed.
Chenille (Acalypha hispida) is toxic to cats (S1 Caution): the ASPCA lists diterpene esters and drooling, vomiting, and diarrhea.
FULL VERDICT →Chenille (Acalypha hispida) is toxic to dogs (S1 Caution): the ASPCA lists diterpene esters and drooling, vomiting, and diarrhea.
FULL VERDICT →Care at a glance
What happens if it's eaten
Signs on record for each animal, transcribed from the cited sources.
- Drooling
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- Drooling
- vomiting
- diarrhea
When to call the vet
Contact your vet if drooling, vomiting, or diarrhea persists or worsens after exposure.
FULL VERDICT →Contact your vet if drooling, vomiting, or diarrhea persists or worsens after exposure.
FULL VERDICT →FAQ
Which plant does this Chenille verdict cover?
Acalypha hispida. The ASPCA's Foxtail entry gives that scientific name and lists "chenille" among its additional common names. This page follows that species-level record; plants with other scientific names are not covered or graded here. Check the scientific name on the tag.