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title: "Is this cactus safe for cats ??? Thanks in advance!!!"
description: "Is this cactus safe for cats ??? Thanks in advance!!!"
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published: "2025-06-07T03:46:17.275903Z"
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# Is this cactus safe for cats ??? Thanks in advance!!!

_Posted by aweav10 on 2025-06-07_

Is this cactus safe for cats ???  
Thanks in advance!!!

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## 1 comment

### fuey commented on 2025-06-07

I would say even if it’s “safe to digest”, a cat should not eat it because of the thorns. It may get stuck anywhere from their mouth to anus along their digestive tract. If it doesn’t get stuck, they can puncture anything along there as well. And that could mean emergency surgery.  
Most cacti have defensive measures to being eaten, so likely very toxic. Coming from someone who works in the field.

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