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Kalanchoe

Not listed does not mean safe.

Kalanchoe — Kalanchoe spp

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Kalanchoe spp

Also known as: Mother-In-Law-Plant, Devils Backbone, Chandelier Plant, Mother of Millions

Family: Crassulaceae · ASPCA plant record

Verdict at a glance

🐱 Cats⚠ ToxicASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants
🐶 Dogs⚠ ToxicASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants
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Evidence by animal

Sourced plant verdicts — read the original wording and scope
AnimalVerdictBasisPlant partsSourcesEvidence link
Companion mammals
CatsCats: ⚠ ToxicNot specified
ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants Poison control
evidence
DogsDogs: ⚠ ToxicNot specified
ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants Poison control
evidence
Small mammals
RabbitsRabbits: ⚠ ToxicNot specified
Merck Veterinary Manual Veterinary reference
evidence
RatsRats: ⚠ ToxicNot specified
Merck Veterinary Manual Veterinary reference
evidence
Birds
Pet birds (general)Pet birds (general): ⚠ ToxicAAV: listed as toxic to pet birdsNot specified
Association of Avian Veterinarians Veterinary reference
Avian toxicoses: a review (Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2025) Peer-reviewed
evidence

Source excerpts

ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants — Cats, Dogs

poison-control

Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats

Source checked 2026-10-27

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Merck Veterinary Manual — Houseplants and Ornamentals Toxic to Animals — Rabbits, Rats

veterinary-reference

Merck row: Kalanchoe spp (cardiac glycosides found in leaves)

depression, rapid breathing, teeth grinding, ataxia, paralysis, opisthotonos (rabbit), and death (rat).

Source checked 2026-10-27 (source updated Sept 2024 (full review Nov 2023))

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Association of Avian Veterinarians — Protecting Your Pet Birds From Household Dangers — Pet birds (general)

veterinary-reference

AAV: listed as toxic to pet birds · AAV leaflet "Protecting Your Pet Birds From Household Dangers" (the list "is not exhaustive").

There are reports of birds being poisoned after eating Crown vetch (Coronilla varia), Rhododendron species, and Kalanchoe species.

Source checked 2026-10-27

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Avian toxicoses: a review (Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2025) — Pet birds (general)

peer-reviewed

Review section "Toxic plants (miscellaneous)" on pet birds.

Many ornamental plants are toxic, such as Coronilla varia, Ericaceae family (for example Rhododendron spp.), Kalanchoe spp., Nerium oleander, Taxus media, Digitalis purpurea, and Euphorbia pulcherima (81).

Source checked 2026-10-27

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No evidence collected in this database yet for 18 animals

No evidence collected in this database yet for: Horses, Guinea pigs, Hamsters, Mice, Chinchillas, Ferrets, Parrots (macaws, Amazons, African greys…), Budgerigars (budgies), Cockatiels, Lovebirds, Canaries, Finches, Pigeons & doves, Tortoises, Bearded dragons, Iguanas, Goats, Chickens & other poultry

No supported claim has been collected for these animals. Not listed does not mean safe; do not infer suitability from another species.

Toxic principles

ASPCA, as published: Bufodienolides Source

Clinical signs

ASPCA, as published: Vomiting, diarrhea, abnormal heart rhythm (rare). Source

More from veterinary sources

Last verified (ASPCA record): 2026-10-27. Source access dates and limitations.

Similar plants (same family)

Shared family is not a shared verdict. Check each plant separately.