Is Shrimp Cactus toxic to cats?
Shrimp Cactus (Schlumbergera russelliana) is non-toxic to cats (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.
Nothing to do — really
Care at a glance
FAQ
Is shrimp cactus safe for cats?
Yes, for Schlumbergera russelliana: S0 Safe. The ASPCA Shrimp Cactus entry reads "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses".
Is shrimp cactus the same plant as Christmas cactus?
The ASPCA keeps them on different entries. This page is Schlumbergera russelliana. The Christmas cactus entry is Schlumbergera bridgesii and is Christmas cactus. Both entries are non-toxic. NC State titles its care page Schlumbergera russelliana, calls that plant Christmas cactus, and lists Schlumbergera bridgesii as a previous name. That care wording is not a second grade. Check the scientific name on the tag.
Does the shrimp cactus entry name a toxic principle?
No toxic-principles field and no clinical-signs field are on the entry. The non-toxicity line reads "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses". Holiday Toxins discusses Christmas cactus, not this entry, and is not used to add signs here.
Is shrimp cactus safe for dogs?
Yes, for Schlumbergera russelliana: S0 Safe. The ASPCA Shrimp Cactus entry reads "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses".