Plants / Jade Plant / cats

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  • CALL THE VETCall your vet if vomiting persists, your cat seems unusually withdrawn, or you notice any wobbliness or unsteady movement.
S0S1S2S3S4

Symptoms

SIGN
vomiting
depression
incoordination (unsteady movement)

If your cat just ate it

S2 PROTOCOL
1
Remove chewed leaves and move the plant out of reach — jade's plump leaves snap off easily and tempt chewers. Offer fresh water and keep your cat where you can watch how it moves.
2
When to call the vet: Call your vet if vomiting persists, your cat seems unusually withdrawn, or you notice any wobbliness or unsteady movement.

Same tabletop look, minus the risk

3 tabletop plants graded S0 — safe even for dedicated chewers.

Care at a glance

Lightdirect
Waterevery 1421 days
Humiditylow
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