Is Mother of Millions toxic to dogs and cats?
How serious is Mother of Millions for pets?
Bufadienolide cardiac glycosides, more concentrated than in common Kalanchoe blossfeldiana, typically cause vomiting and diarrhea, and rarely an abnormal heart rhythm with larger ingestions. Treat any ingestion as a vet call, especially in small pets: the plantlets that drop and root everywhere make this one hard to fully keep away from a curious pet.
Kalanchoe daigremontiana
Also called: Mother of Thousands, Alligator Plant, and Madre de miles.
What makes it toxic
Bufodienolides.
Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control (ASPCA entry for the genus)
Symptoms to watch for
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abnormal heart rhythm (rare)
Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control (ASPCA entry for the genus)
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 Mother of Millions toxic to cats?
Yes, Mother of Millions is toxic to cats. See all 127 plants toxic to cats.
Is Mother of Millions toxic to dogs?
Yes, Mother of Millions is toxic to dogs. See all 124 plants toxic to dogs.
What is Mother of Millions also called?
Mother of Millions (Kalanchoe daigremontiana) is also called Mother of Thousands, Alligator Plant, and Madre de miles.
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Scan your plantAlways confirm with a veterinarian or ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888-426-4435) before assuming safety. This is a household reference, not a substitute for professional guidance in a suspected poisoning.
· Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control.
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