Safety verdict
Consulted references classify the plant as toxic or irritating for that pet type.
Pet ingestion lookup
My dog ate Silver Dollar Plant - what should I do?
Crassula arborescens
Potentially toxic
Contact your veterinarian or an animal poison-control resource now, especially if any amount was chewed or swallowed.
Verified against ASPCA/provenance audit 2026-05-06 on May 6, 2026.
Signs to watch for
Vomiting, lethargy, incoordination, and potential changes in heart rate.
Escalation note
While often mild, ingestion can cause significant discomfort and systemic effects. Veterinary consultation is recommended to monitor for clinical signs and provide supportive care.
What to watch for
Most common: vomiting and lethargy. Possible: a wobbly gait or incoordination, especially after a larger ingestion. Less common: changes in heart rate. Severity is usually mild and self-limiting.
Time window
Pet Poison Helpline reports onset within 15–20 minutes of ingestion, with most dogs returning to normal within 24 hours of a small exposure.
When to call the vet
Call your vet or ASPCA Poison Control (888-426-4435) if vomiting won't stop, your dog seems persistently weak or wobbly, or refuses to eat or drink for more than a few hours.
What this means for your dog
Crassula arborescens (the silver-dollar jade) is ASPCA-listed as toxic for dogs, but signs in dogs are usually mild — most vomit once or twice and recover. The plant's saponin-like compounds drive the gut upset; serious neurological signs are rare in dogs compared to cats.
Sources: ASPCA, Pet Poison Helpline.
Poison-control resources
This page summarizes source-bound plant-safety information and is not veterinary advice.