At a glance
| Plant | Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus) |
|---|---|
| Cats | Toxic |
| Dogs | Toxic |
| Toxic principle | essential oil (eucalyptol) |
| Signs ASPCA lists | drooling; vomiting; diarrhea; depression; weakness |
| ASPCA page | Eucalyptus, checked November 10, 2026 |
What else to know
ASPCA’s entry covers the genus: there are hundreds of eucalyptus species, NC State notes, and the aroma comes from oils in the leaves.
Name trap: NC State calls one eucalyptus “silver dollar tree”, while ASPCA’s “Silver Dollar” page is a jade plant relative (Crassula arborescens). Both are toxic on ASPCA’s list, so the answer doesn’t change.
Look-alikes
The plants it’s most often confused with have the same verdict on ASPCA’s list.
Care basics
Light: Full sun.
Soil and water: Well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established. It suits warm areas and dies back in hard cold.
Source: NC State Extension Plant Toolbox: Eucalyptus.
If your pet ate some
Call your vet, or ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435, as soon as you can. ASPCA runs the line 24 hours a day, every day of the year, and says a consultation fee may apply.
Call (888) 426-4435 · ASPCA Animal Poison Control
This page is reference information, not veterinary advice. Toxicity facts are summarized in our own words from the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants list; Plamp is not affiliated with the ASPCA.
