Plant safety record
Burro's Tail
Sedum morganianum
Sedum morganianum is classified as non-toxic to cats and dogs within this exact governed species scope.
Cats
NON-TOXIC
Burro's Tail is classified as non-toxic within this exact governed species scope.
Dogs
NON-TOXIC
Burro's Tail is classified as non-toxic within this exact governed species scope.
Quick answer
A correctly identified Burro's Tail is not expected to poison a cat or dog, but non-toxic does not mean edible or risk-free.
Plant identity
Governed scientific identity: Sedum morganianum
Also called: Donkey's Tail, Horse's Tail, Lamb's Tail
Approved aliases are search-only names for Sedum morganianum and do not create another Sedum route.
Safety for cats and dogs
For cats and dogs: Burro's Tail is classified as non-toxic within this exact governed species scope. Non-toxic does not mean edible or risk-free.
What non-toxic means
The exact ASPCA-listed identity is non-toxic; swallowed plant material can still cause nonspecific gastrointestinal upset.
If your pet chewed it
Remove access after chewing and monitor your pet. Contact a veterinarian for concerning or persistent symptoms.
Prevention and placement
Place trailing stems where they cannot be repeatedly pulled or chewed by pets.
Evidence scope
Do not generalize this conclusion to all Sedum species.
Evidence and sources
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control plant databaseClassification and clinical information for the governed identity.
- Wikimedia Commons — Sedum morganianum1.jpgImage source, creator, and license provenance.