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Jade plants are toxic to dogs. Jade plants are toxic to cats.
Crassula ovata, commonly known as jade plant, lucky plant, money plant or money tree, is a succulent plant with small pink or white flowers that is native to the KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape provinces of South Africa, and Mozambique; it is common as a houseplant worldwide. Much of its popularity stems from the low levels of care needed; the jade plant requires little water and can survive in most indoor conditions. Read more on Wikipedia â
The toxic compound is unknown but ingestion causes vomiting, depression, incoordination, and slow heart rate. A common succulent that should be kept away from pets.
Symptoms can appear anywhere from 30 minutes to 12 hours after ingestion depending on the substance and the amount. Even if your dog seems fine, call your vet â outcomes are dramatically better with early treatment.
Causes vomiting, depression, and incoordination. The exact toxic principle is unknown but toxicity is well-documented in cats.
Cats are even more sensitive than dogs to many household substances because they have a reduced ability to metabolise certain compounds (limited glucuronidation). Any suspected ingestion should be treated as an emergency â call your veterinarian immediately, even if your cat appears fine.
Even with safe foods, individual sensitivities are real. Stop feeding and call your vet if you see any of:
If your pet's symptoms are severe, contact an emergency veterinarian immediately. In the United States the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center is reachable 24/7 at +1 (888) 426-4435.
Any amount of jade plant should be treated as a potential emergency. Toxic dose varies with body weight, age, and individual sensitivity. Call your vet immediately with the dog's weight and the estimated amount ingested.
Common early signs are vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, restlessness, and weakness. Severe cases progress to tremors, seizures, irregular heart rate, and collapse, typically within a few hours.
Yes. Some toxins cause delayed symptoms (hours to a full day later), and once signs appear the case is already serious. Early treatment dramatically improves the outcome.
Cats are usually more sensitive to toxins than dogs. Any suspected ingestion should be treated as an emergency.
Anywhere from 24 hours to several days, depending on the substance and how quickly treatment was started. Hospitalised pets often receive IV fluids and supportive care for the full duration.
Store all known toxic substances in closed cupboards above counter height, brief everyone in the household, and save the ASPCA Poison Control number (+1 888 426 4435) in your phone.