PupkeeperCaution
Are cactus and succulents toxic to dogs? Caution
Caution. Some succulents are non-toxic, but jade plant, aloe, kalanchoe and pencil cactus are toxic to dogs. Find out which plant it is.
If your dog ate or touched this, call your vet or a pet poison line now
United States
Poison lines in other countries: United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Belgium, France, JM, PR, Singapore, Switzerland, TT, VI
Cactus and succulents and dogs: key facts
What should I do if my dog ate cactus and succulents?
- Call your vet or a pet poison line now.
- Take your dog away from the plant and rinse its mouth with water.
- Bring a piece of the plant or a photo to help identify it.
Don't
- Don't make your dog vomit unless a vet tells you to.
Symptoms to watch for
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Low energy
- Wobbly walking
- Mouth and stomach irritation
- Abnormal heart rhythm (kalanchoe, rare)
Why
The ASPCA lists Christmas cactus, haworthia, echeveria and burro's tail as non-toxic, and jade plant, aloe, kalanchoe and pencil cactus as toxic. Kalanchoe can rarely upset the heart rhythm.
Sources
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control: Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List for Dogs
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control: Kalanchoe
- Pet Poison Helpline: Toxic Plants to Pets (first aid)
Guide reviewed 9 October 2026. Page updated 7 November 2026.
General information from the sources above, not a diagnosis. When in doubt, call your vet.