Is String of Pearls Toxic to Pets?
Yes — string of pearls is mildly toxic to cats. Yes — string of pearls is mildly toxic to dogs. Yes — string of pearls 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
- Senecio rowleyanus (Curio)
- Toxic compound
- Pyrrolizidine-type compounds and sap irritants
- Toxic parts
- All parts
- Also known as
- string of beads
Symptoms
Cats (mildly toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Reduced appetite
Dogs (mildly toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Reduced appetite
Horses (mildly toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Reduced appetite
What to do
If your cat ate string of pearls
- 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 string of pearls
- 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 string of pearls
- 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
This trailing succulent can cause vomiting, diarrhea and drooling. Large or repeated exposures are more concerning.
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Frequently asked questions
Is string of pearls toxic to cats?
Yes — string of pearls is mildly toxic to cats. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Is string of pearls toxic to dogs?
Yes — string of pearls is mildly toxic to dogs. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Is string of pearls toxic to horses?
Yes — string of pearls is mildly toxic to horses. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Which parts of string of pearls are toxic?
All parts.
What makes string of pearls toxic?
Pyrrolizidine-type compounds and sap irritants.
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