Is Moses in the Cradle toxic to cats & dogs?
Tradescantia spathacea
Yes — Moses in the Cradle is toxic to pets.
That is our own record, compiled by following the ASPCA's published lists and Pet Poison Helpline's plant poison list — we could not match this one to an entry on either, so treat it as ours rather than theirs. Tradescantia species are recorded as toxic to dogs and cats; the sap can cause skin and mouth irritation.
Questions pet owners ask
Is Moses in the Cradle toxic to cats?
Moses in the Cradle (Tradescantia spathacea) is recorded as toxic to cats in our plant records. Tradescantia species are recorded as toxic to dogs and cats; the sap can cause skin and mouth irritation. Those are our own records, compiled by following the ASPCA's published toxic and non-toxic plant lists and Pet Poison Helpline's plant poison list rather than copied from them — confirm anything that matters against those lists or with your vet.
Is Moses in the Cradle toxic to dogs?
Moses in the Cradle is recorded as toxic to dogs in our plant records. Those are our own records, compiled by following the ASPCA's published toxic and non-toxic plant lists and Pet Poison Helpline's plant poison list rather than copied from them — confirm anything that matters against those lists or with your vet.
What should I do if my pet eats Moses in the Cradle?
Keep this plant out of reach. If your pet ingests it, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435. No plant list is a safety guarantee.
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Those are our own records, compiled by following the ASPCA's published toxic and non-toxic plant lists and Pet Poison Helpline's plant poison list rather than copied from them — confirm anything that matters against those lists or with your vet. This information is educational and not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your pet has ingested a plant, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.