Is Kalanchoe Toxic to Pets?
Yes — kalanchoe is toxic to cats and can be fatal. Yes — kalanchoe is toxic to dogs and can be fatal. Yes — kalanchoe is toxic to horses and can be fatal.
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
- Kalanchoe spp.
- Toxic compound
- Bufadienolide cardiac glycosides
- Toxic parts
- All parts, especially flowers
- Also known as
- mother of millions, flaming katy, widow's thrill
Symptoms
Cats (toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Slow, fast or irregular heartbeat
- Weakness
- Collapse; can be fatal
Dogs (toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Slow, fast or irregular heartbeat
- Weakness
- Collapse; can be fatal
Horses (toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Slow, fast or irregular heartbeat
- Weakness
- Collapse; can be fatal
What to do
If your cat ate kalanchoe
- Call your vet or a pet poison control line immediately — don't wait for symptoms.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to.
- Bring the plant, label or packaging with you so the vet knows exactly what your cat ate.
- Note roughly how much was eaten and when.
If your dog ate kalanchoe
- Call your vet or a pet poison control line immediately — don't wait for symptoms.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to.
- Bring the plant, label or packaging with you so the vet knows exactly what your dog ate.
- Note roughly how much was eaten and when.
If your horse ate kalanchoe
- Call your vet or a pet poison control line immediately — don't wait for symptoms.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to.
- Bring the plant, label or packaging with you so the vet knows exactly what your horse ate.
- Note roughly how much was eaten and when.
Good to know
Kalanchoe usually causes stomach upset, but its heart-active compounds can cause abnormal heart rhythms when larger amounts are eaten.
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Frequently asked questions
Is kalanchoe toxic to cats?
Yes — kalanchoe is toxic to cats and can be fatal. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Is kalanchoe toxic to dogs?
Yes — kalanchoe is toxic to dogs and can be fatal. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Is kalanchoe toxic to horses?
Yes — kalanchoe is toxic to horses and can be fatal. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Which parts of kalanchoe are toxic?
All parts, especially flowers.
What makes kalanchoe toxic?
Bufadienolide cardiac glycosides.
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