What should I do if my cat ate Mother of Millions?

Do not induce vomiting and do not give any over-the-counter human medications at home — speak with a veterinarian or Pet Poison Helpline before any home care. Call your vet or Pet Poison Helpline (855-764-7661) for any vomiting or diarrhea after suspected ingestion, and immediately if your cat is weak, collapses, or you suspect more than a small bite was eaten.

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Is Mother of Millions safe for cats?

Q: Is Mother of Millions safe for cats?

Mother of Millions is potentially toxic to cats. Ingestion can lead to serious cardiac distress. Please contact your veterinarian or an animal poison control center immediately if you suspect your cat has consumed any part of this plant.

Kalanchoe tubiflora

The Chandelier Plant is a succulent known for its unique, tubular leaves and prolific production of plantlets along the leaf margins. It contains cardiac glycosides that can cause significant health issues if ingested by pets.

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Bryophyllum tubiflorumChandelier PlantKalanchoe tubifloraMother of Millions

Light: Bright direct light
Habit: Upright succulent
Care: Low

Safety status

Cats

Potentially toxic

Consulted references classify the plant as toxic or irritating for that pet type.

Verified against ASPCA/provenance audit 2026-05-06 on May 6, 2026.

What this means for your cat

Cats that nibble Mother of Millions usually develop only mouth or stomach upset, but the plant carries cardiac toxins (bufadienolides) that can — with larger ingestions — cause dangerous changes in heart rhythm. Treat any sign of weakness or collapse as an emergency.

What to watch for

Most common: drooling, vomiting, and diarrhea. Less common but more serious: weakness, collapse, and abnormal heart rate or rhythm.

Time window

Gastrointestinal signs usually appear within a few hours; cardiac signs, when they occur, follow larger ingestions and are not consistently timed in the cited sources.

When to call the vet

Call your vet or Pet Poison Helpline (855-764-7661) for any vomiting or diarrhea after suspected ingestion, and immediately if your cat is weak, collapses, or you suspect more than a small bite was eaten.

First aid at home

Do not induce vomiting and do not give any over-the-counter human medications at home — speak with a veterinarian or Pet Poison Helpline before any home care.

Sources: ASPCA, Pet Poison Helpline.

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

Drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, and potential heart rhythm abnormalities.

Escalation note

Ingestion can lead to serious cardiac distress. Please contact your veterinarian or an animal poison control center immediately if you suspect your cat has consumed any part of this plant.

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Source evidence

NC State Extension Plant Toolbox

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Kalanchoe tubiflora is a succulent perennial that is toxic to dogs and cats.

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