Is Pincushion Cactus toxic to cats & dogs?
Mammillaria crinita
Pincushion Cactus's toxicity isn't confirmed.
We couldn't confirm a verdict for Pincushion Cactus on the lists we follow, so its toxicity isn't confirmed — which is not the same as safe. Not specifically listed; Mammillaria are not known to be poisonous, but the hooked spines can snag pets.
Questions pet owners ask
Is Pincushion Cactus toxic to cats?
Pincushion Cactus (Mammillaria crinita) is on neither the toxic nor the non-toxic side of our records for cats, so its toxicity isn't confirmed — which is not the same as safe. Not specifically listed; Mammillaria are not known to be poisonous, but the hooked spines can snag pets. 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 Pincushion Cactus toxic to dogs?
Pincushion Cactus is on neither the toxic nor the non-toxic side of our records for dogs, so its toxicity isn't confirmed — which is not the same as safe. 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 Pincushion Cactus?
Treat it as unconfirmed rather than safe: contact your vet, or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435, and tell them what was eaten. 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.