Is the goldfish plant toxic to cats or dogs?

Goldfish Plant — Cats: Safe · Dogs: Safe Safe for cats and dogs. Can be grown on a balcony or condo as usual without worrying about toxicity. If you eat a lot of leaves, you may get mild diarrhea from the plant pulp only.

Other names: Candy Corn Plant

English nameGoldfish Plant

Scientific nameNematanthus gregarius (syn. Hypocyrta nummularia)

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What should I do?

Safe for cats and dogs Can be grown on a balcony or condo as usual without worrying about toxicity. If you eat a lot of leaves, you may get mild diarrhea from the plant pulp only.

Used for making preliminary decisions. not a judgment If you eat the plant or have any unusual symptoms, contactAnimal clinic 24 hrs.or veterinarian immediately

Last checked 2026-07-25

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