Jade Plant

Yes, jade plant (Crassula argentea) is toxic to cats. Ingestion typically causes mild to moderate symptoms including vomiting, depression, incoordination (ataxia), and occasionally a slowed heart rate. Keep jade plants out of reach of cats.

After eating jade plant, cats most commonly show vomiting, lethargy or depression (hiding, sleeping more than usual), and ataxia — a stumbling, drunken-looking walk. Loss of appetite for a meal or two is also common. Slow heart rate has been reported but is not the typical presentation.

Remove any plant pieces from your cat's mouth and move them to a quiet area with fresh water. Do not try to induce vomiting at home — hydrogen peroxide should never be given without veterinary direction. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435, who can triage based on how much was eaten.

Onset typically occurs within a few hours of ingestion. Signs are usually mild and self-resolving — most cats return to normal within 24 hours with rest and water access. Call your vet if vomiting continues past a couple of episodes, ataxia lasts more than a few hours, or your cat refuses food or water for more than 12 hours.

Yes, jade plant (Crassula argentea) is considered toxic to dogs. Ingestion can cause vomiting, lethargy, and loss of muscle coordination, though symptoms are typically mild and self-limiting in healthy dogs.

The most common signs are vomiting and depression (lethargy). Less commonly, dogs may show incoordination or a stumbling gait and loss of appetite. Severe systemic effects are not characteristic of jade plant ingestion, and signs are generally mild.

Call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 or your veterinarian, especially if vomiting persists more than a few hours, your dog is small or ate a large amount, or you notice lethargy, refusal to eat, or wobbliness that doesn't resolve on its own.

Exact onset and duration are not well documented, but signs are typically mild and self-limiting. Most healthy dogs recover without intensive intervention, though a veterinarian should assess any dog showing persistent or worsening symptoms.