Plant safety record

Haworthia

Haworthia spp.

Image identity: The photograph shows Haworthia cooperi var. cooperi, a representative species image for this Haworthia spp. record.

Cats

NON-TOXIC

Haworthia safety information is retained in the governed record below.

Dogs

NON-TOXIC

Haworthia safety information is retained in the governed record below.

Quick answer

This genus-level Haworthia record is non-toxic for cats and dogs. That does not make the plant edible: swallowing it can still upset the stomach.

Plant identity

Scientific identity: Haworthia spp.

Identity level: genus-level

Also called: Zebra Haworthia, Zebra Plant, Pearl Plant

Safety for cats and dogs

For cats and dogs: Haworthia is classified as non-toxic within this governed scope. Non-toxic does not mean edible; swallowed plant material can still cause nonspecific gastrointestinal upset.

What can happen

Possible signs: eating plant material can still cause nonspecific stomach upset.

If ingestion is suspected, remove access to the plant and contact a veterinarian or animal poison-control service for case-specific advice.

Identity clarification

A distinct genus-level succulent identity; shared colloquial names remain aliases only.

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