Pencil cactus

Question

I received what I think is a pencil cactus for Christmas. It looks like the picture. I think my cat may be eating it. Are these plants toxic to pets enough to make them sick or just cause an allergic reaction?

Answer 1

The pencil cactus is considered irritating and potentially toxic to cats. Here is what ASPCA says about the pencil cactus:
https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/pencil-cactus