Is Elephant Bush toxic to dogs and cats?
What we know about Elephant Bush
Not verified: no known toxicity reported, but no vet or poison-control source confirms it. Ask your vet if your pet eats it. Do not confuse it with jade plant (Crassula ovata), which is toxic.
See also: Jade Plant
Portulacaria afra
Also called: Dwarf Jade, Spekboom, and Falsa jade.
What to do if your pet chewed it
- Move the plant out of reach so they cannot take another bite.
- If your pet is alert, gently rinse their mouth and offer a little water.
- Call your vet or ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435, especially if you see drooling, vomiting, swelling, or lethargy.
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Is Elephant Bush toxic to cats?
Not verified. Elephant Bush has no known toxicity reported, but no vet or poison-control source confirms it is safe for cats. Ask your vet if your cat eats it. See the cat-safe plants and the plants not verified yet.
Is Elephant Bush toxic to dogs?
Not verified. Elephant Bush has no known toxicity reported, but no vet or poison-control source confirms it is safe for dogs. Ask your vet if your dog eats it. See the dog-safe plants and the plants not verified yet.
What is Elephant Bush also called?
Elephant Bush (Portulacaria afra) is also called Dwarf Jade, Spekboom, and Falsa jade.
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