§ Toxic plants · Crassulaceae · Checked Oct 2026
Is jade plant toxic to cats and dogs?
Yes. Jade plant (Crassula argentea) is toxic to cats and dogs, according to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. Plant Smart rates its effects Mild, level 1 of 4.
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§ 010 · Signs
What to watch for
Signs include vomiting, dullness or depression and wobbliness or poor coordination. Signs can start within hours; some take a day or more to show.
§ 020 · If it happened
What to do if your pet ate it
Call your vet or a pet poison hotline straight away, even if your pet seems fine: the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, (888) 426-4435, or Pet Poison Helpline, (855) 764-7661. Both are open 24 hours and charge a fee. Have the plant or a photo of it to hand, and don’t make your pet vomit unless a vet tells you to.
§ 030 · Same family
Other Crassulaceae plants toxic to pets
Jade plant belongs to the Crassulaceae family. ASPCA lists these relatives too.
§ 040 · Questions
Questions about jade plant and pets
Is jade plant toxic to cats?
Yes. ASPCA lists jade plant as toxic to cats.
Is jade plant toxic to dogs?
Yes. ASPCA lists jade plant as toxic to dogs.
What happens if my pet eats jade plant?
Signs include vomiting, dullness or depression and wobbliness or poor coordination. Plant Smart rates it Mild, level 1 of 4.
What should I do if my pet ate it?
Call your vet or a pet poison hotline right away, even before signs appear: the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435, or Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661. Both charge a fee. Have the plant, or a photo of it, to hand.