Is Agave americana 'Mediopicta Alba' toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists agave americana 'mediopicta alba' as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Agave americana and its cultivars are not individually listed by the ASPCA in its toxic or non-toxic plant database, so the status is uncertain; treat with caution and verify with a vet. The sap holds irritant saponins and calcium oxalate that cause drooling, mouth irritation and GI upset, and the leaf teeth and tip spine pose a mechanical injury risk.

Agave americana and its cultivars are not individually listed by the ASPCA in its toxic or non-toxic plant database, so the status is uncertain; treat with caution and verify with a vet. The sap holds irritant saponins and calcium oxalate that cause drooling, mouth irritation and GI upset, and the leaf teeth and tip spine pose a mechanical injury risk. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to agave americana 'mediopicta alba'.

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Agave americana 'Mediopicta Alba' is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full agave americana 'mediopicta alba' pet-safety guide for both species.

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.