Is Jade Plant Toxic to Dogs and Cats? (2026)
Crassula argentea
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Quick facts
| Toxic to dogs | Yes |
|---|---|
| Toxic to cats | Yes |
| Toxic to horses | Yes |
| Toxic component | Bufadienolide cardiac glycosides (less potent than Oleander) |
| Onset of symptoms | Within a few hours |
| Indoor / outdoor | indoor |
If your pet ate this plant
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Symptoms in dogs
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abnormal heart rhythm in large ingestions
Symptoms in cats
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abnormal heart rhythm in large ingestions
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What to do
GI upset is most common, but cardiac monitoring is warranted for larger ingestions given the toxin family.
Toxic component and mechanism
The toxic component in Jade Plant is bufadienolide cardiac glycosides (less potent than oleander).
What makes this plant different
Jade Plant is one of the most popular low-maintenance succulents specifically because of its tolerance for neglect — that same hardiness doesn't extend to pet safety, since it shares the same moderate cardiac-glycoside risk as its Crassula relatives.
Plant identification
- Scientific name
- Crassula argentea
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Also known as
- Jade Plant, Baby Jade, Dwarf rubber plant, Jade tree
- Typically found
- indoor
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Last verified: July 2, 2026 · Cross-referenced with ASPCA Animal Poison Control