Is Chinese Money Plant Toxic to Cats and Dogs?

Q: Is chinese money plant toxic to cats?

Non-toxic to cats. Chinese Money Plant is non-toxic to dogs and cats, according to the ASPCA.

Q: Is chinese money plant toxic to dogs?

Non-toxic to dogs. Chinese Money Plant is non-toxic to dogs and cats, according to the ASPCA.

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Cats

🟢 Non-toxic

Dogs

🟢 Non-toxic

Short answer: Chinese Money Plant is non-toxic to dogs and cats, according to the ASPCA.

Think your pet ate chinese money plant? call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.

Signs to watch for

None listed. Any plant can cause mild stomach upset if eaten in quantity.

Why it’s a problem

Toxic principle: None listed.

The ASPCA lists Chinese money plant as non-toxic, but notes that “non-toxic” doesn’t mean “no problem”: some pets may get a mild upset stomach from any plant.

Frequently asked questions

Is chinese money plant safe for cats?

Yes. The ASPCA lists it as non-toxic to cats and dogs.

My pet chewed chinese money plant. Should I worry?

It isn’t toxic, but eating a lot of any plant can cause a mild upset stomach. Call your vet if vomiting or diarrhea doesn’t settle.

Other plants

Sources

ASPCA: Are Succulents Safe to Have Around Pets?

Last checked: 2026-11-11. General information, not veterinary advice.