Yes, jade plants are toxic to dogs.
A member of the family Crassulaceae, Crassula ovata is commonly known as the jade plant. It is a succulent plant that has thick, upward-growing leaves in a beautiful shade of green. It sometimes has tiny star-shaped blooms in white, orange, lilac, and pink, and can grow as tall as five feet while kept indoors.
As reported by ASPCA and Wag!, jade plants are harmful to dogs, cats, and horses. Its toxic principles are unknown, but it may cause a variety of mild to moderate symptoms in your dog. Clinical signs include vomiting, depression, incoordination, gastric distress, and irregular heartbeat.
What to do if your dog accidentally comes into contact with, chews, or eats a jade plant: Remove the plant remnants from your dog’s mouth, and take the plant away from your pooch. Contact your veterinarian immediately and inform him of the situation, all while closely observing your dog for symptoms. Take your pet to the vet along with a sample of the plant for assessment.
If your pet eats any part of a jade plant, it is essential that you go to a veterinary hospital right away. In extreme cases, your dog may manifest severe symptoms such as convulsions.
In summary: Aside from jade plant, Crassula ovata is also called baby jade, Chinese/Japanese rubber plant, dollar plant, friendship tree, lucky plant, money plant, money tree, and tree of happiness. It is important to familiarize yourself with both the scientific and common names used for this plant. More importantly, keep it away from your dog at all times.
Before you consider receiving a bouquet of flowers or buying a new houseplant, check out these lists by ASPCA, PetMD, and Pet Poison Helpline. They’ll help you determine which ones are unsafe for dogs.
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