Is Jade Plant toxic to cats?
Jade plants are toxic to cats (S2 Irritant): the ASPCA lists vomiting, depression, and incoordination as the signs — the toxin itself is unknown, which is a reason for caution, not comfort.
- TOXINnot specified by the source
- WHAT TO EXPECTvomiting; depression; incoordination (unsteady movement)
- CALL THE VETCall your vet if vomiting persists, your cat seems unusually withdrawn, or you notice any wobbliness or unsteady movement.
Symptoms
| SIGN |
|---|
| vomiting |
| depression |
| incoordination (unsteady movement) |
If your cat just ate it
Same tabletop look, minus the risk
3 tabletop plants graded S0 — non-toxic on record.
Care at a glance
FAQ
What happens if my cat chews a jade plant?
The ASPCA lists three signs for cats: vomiting, depression, and incoordination — an unsteady, wobbly way of moving. That last sign is why jade is graded S2 Irritant rather than a simple stomach upset: it reaches beyond the gut. What the ASPCA does not list is the toxin itself, which it records as unknown, so we can't tell you which part carries it or how much matters. Take the plant out of reach and watch for the three signs; a cat that is wobbly or unusually flat should be seen. If signs persist, call your vet.
Jade is also sold as "Chinese rubber plant" — is it the same as the rubber plant?
No. The ASPCA lists dwarf, Chinese, and Japanese rubber plant as alternative names for jade, Crassula argentea, a succulent. The rubber plant most people mean is Ficus elastica, a fig with irritating latex sap, and it has its own record on our index: rubber plant is also S2 Irritant for cats, but for a different reason — irritating latex sap rather than jade's unknown principle. Same grade, different plants, different signs to watch for, so check the page that matches the plant in your home.
What happens if my dog chews a jade plant?
The ASPCA lists jade (Crassula argentea) as "Toxic to Dogs" with three signs: "Vomiting, depression, incoordination" — incoordination meaning an unsteady, wobbly way of moving. That last sign is why jade is graded S2 Irritant rather than a simple stomach upset: it reaches beyond the gut. The ASPCA records the toxin itself as "Unknown," so we can't say which part carries it or how much matters. Move the plant out of reach and watch for those three signs; call your vet if vomiting persists or your dog seems wobbly or unusually withdrawn.