Is Jade Plant Toxic to Pets?
Yes — jade plant is mildly toxic to cats. Yes — jade plant is mildly toxic to dogs. Yes — jade plant is mildly toxic to horses.
PawSafe Check is for general information only and is not veterinary advice. Always contact your veterinarian or a poison control service if you think your pet has been exposed.
- Scientific name
- Crassula ovata
- Toxic compound
- Unknown compound
- Toxic parts
- All parts
- Also known as
- money tree crassula, friendship tree, dollar plant
Symptoms
Cats (mildly toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Low energy or depression
Dogs (mildly toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Low energy or depression
Horses (mildly toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Low energy or depression
What to do
If your cat ate jade plant
- Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and keep it out of reach.
- Gently rinse the mouth and offer fresh water.
- Call your vet if symptoms persist, get worse, or your cat is small, young or elderly.
If your dog ate jade plant
- Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and keep it out of reach.
- Gently rinse the mouth and offer fresh water.
- Call your vet if symptoms persist, get worse, or your dog is small, young or elderly.
If your horse ate jade plant
- Remove any plant material from your horse's mouth and keep it out of reach.
- Gently rinse the mouth and offer fresh water.
- Call your vet if symptoms persist, get worse, or your horse is small, young or elderly.
Good to know
The toxin in jade is not well understood, but pets that eat it often vomit and act sluggish. A few pets show a slow heart rate or wobbliness.
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Frequently asked questions
Is jade plant toxic to cats?
Yes — jade plant is mildly toxic to cats. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Is jade plant toxic to dogs?
Yes — jade plant is mildly toxic to dogs. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Is jade plant toxic to horses?
Yes — jade plant is mildly toxic to horses. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Which parts of jade plant are toxic?
All parts.
What makes jade plant toxic?
Unknown compound.
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