Is Mistletoe Cactus toxic to dogs?
Mistletoe Cactus (Rhipsalis cassutha, as listed by the ASPCA) is non-toxic to dogs (S0 Safe): the ASPCA lists this plant as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses.
- TOXINnone — no toxic principles on record
- WHAT TO EXPECTno symptoms on record
- CALL THE VETSee a vet if unusual or persistent symptoms follow ingestion.
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FAQ
Is mistletoe cactus safe for dogs?
Yes, for Rhipsalis cassutha, as listed by the ASPCA: S0 Safe. The entry reads "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses". This is not American mistletoe.
Is mistletoe cactus the same plant as mistletoe?
No. This page is Rhipsalis cassutha, as listed by the ASPCA, family Cactaceae. American mistletoe is a different record: mistletoe. NC State lists this cactus as Rhipsalis baccifera, previously Rhipsalis cassytha, and uses the common name Mistletoe Cactus. That spelling note is not a second grade. Check the scientific name on the tag.
Does the mistletoe cactus entry name a toxin?
The toxic-principles field reads "Non-toxic". That word is not stored as a toxin. The non-toxicity line reads "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses". No clinical-signs field is on the entry.
Is mistletoe cactus safe for cats?
Yes, for Rhipsalis cassutha, as listed by the ASPCA: S0 Safe. The entry reads "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses". This is not American mistletoe.