Is Trailing Jade Toxic to Cats?

Yes — Trailing Jade is moderately toxic to cats

Trailing Jade (not a true Jade plant) is a Senecio relative with thick, overlapping flat leaves. It contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids that can cause liver damage. Often confused with the mildly toxic Jade Plant (Crassula) — Trailing Jade is more dangerous.

Symptoms in Cats

If your cat eats Trailing Jade, watch for these symptoms (onset: 1 to 6 hours):

  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Lethargy
  • Liver damage (chronic exposure)

What To Do

Contact vet. Same pyrrolizidine alkaloid toxicity as String of Pearls. Monitor for liver stress symptoms.

Cat-Safe Alternatives to Trailing Jade

✓ Burro's Tail ✓ Peperomia Hope ✓ String of Hearts

Quick Facts

Kleinia petraea

Yes (moderate)

Pyrrolizidine alkaloids

all parts

Sources: ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, Pet Poison Helpline. View full Trailing Jade toxicity profile.