Is Wandering Jew toxic to dogs and cats?
How serious is Wandering Jew for pets?
Sap can cause skin dermatitis on contact; ingestion causes mild GI upset and drooling. Usually mild.
Tradescantia zebrina
Also called: Inch Plant and Wandering Dude.
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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The same green look without the toxicity worry. Each of these is non-toxic to both dogs and cats in our data.
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Is Wandering Jew toxic to cats?
Yes, Wandering Jew is toxic to cats. See all 127 plants toxic to cats.
Is Wandering Jew toxic to dogs?
Yes, Wandering Jew is toxic to dogs. See all 124 plants toxic to dogs.
What is Wandering Jew also called?
Wandering Jew (Tradescantia zebrina) is also called Inch Plant and Wandering Dude.
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· Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control classifications, plus named veterinary sources where ASPCA has no entry.
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