What should I do if my dog 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) the same day for vomiting that doesn't stop, and immediately if your dog seems weak, collapses, or you saw him eat more than a mouthful.

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Is Mother of Millions safe for dogs?

Q: Is Mother of Millions safe for dogs?

Mother of Millions is potentially toxic to dogs. The plant contains toxins that affect the heart muscle. Seek veterinary attention promptly if ingestion is observed or suspected.

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

Dogs

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.

Sources

ASPCA Toxic Plant List

What this means for your dog

Dogs that chew Mother of Millions most often get a bout of vomiting and diarrhea. The plant's cardiac toxins (bufadienolides) make heart-rhythm changes possible with larger ingestions, even though those signs are uncommon in dogs.

What to watch for

Most common: vomiting, diarrhea, drooling. Less common: weakness, collapse, or abnormal heart rhythm.

Time window

Gastrointestinal signs typically begin within a few hours of ingestion; cardiac signs from larger ingestions are not consistently timed in the cited sources.

When to call the vet

Call your vet or Pet Poison Helpline (855-764-7661) the same day for vomiting that doesn't stop, and immediately if your dog seems weak, collapses, or you saw him eat more than a mouthful.

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.

Dogs — concern notes

Common signs

Vomiting, lethargy, abdominal pain, and potential cardiac arrhythmias.

Escalation note

The plant contains toxins that affect the heart muscle. Seek veterinary attention promptly if ingestion is observed or suspected.

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Source evidence

ASPCA Toxic Plant List

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Kalanchoe tubiflora contains cardiac glycosides which can cause gastrointestinal irritation and cardiac arrhythmias.

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