Cats & Dogs
Generally safeConsulted references do not classify the plant as toxic for that pet type, while still allowing for mild GI upset if large amounts are chewed.
Pet safety reference
Zebra Haworthia
Haworthiopsis attenuata
Small rosette succulent commonly confused with aloe; widely listed as non-toxic to cats and dogs.
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- Light
- bright indirect
- Habit
- rosette succulent
- Care
- easy
Safety status
If a pet has chewed or swallowed plant material and is showing symptoms, contact a veterinarian or poison resource immediately. This product is for structured reference, not diagnosis.
Cats — concern notes
Common signs
Not classified as toxic in major veterinary poison references; mild GI upset possible.
Escalation note
No emergency concerns documented.
Dogs — concern notes
Common signs
Not classified as toxic in major veterinary poison references; mild GI upset possible.
Escalation note
Escalate for persistent symptoms.
Source evidence
Kew Plants of the World: Haworthiopsis attenuata
botanical · 95% reliability
Kew accepts Haworthiopsis attenuata as the current name for the zebra plant previously called Haworthia attenuata.
ASPCA: Haworthia not on toxic list
toxicology · 82% reliability
ASPCA does not list Haworthia among plants toxic to dogs or cats; absence from the toxic list is cited in pet-safe plant roundups.
Same safety verdict
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