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Is Cordyline australis toxic to cats?

Cordyline australis

Toxic to cats

Yes — cordyline australis is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. ASPCA lists Cordyline (ti plant) as toxic to cats and dogs, owing to saponins. Ingestion can cause vomiting (sometimes with blood), depression, anorexia, hypersalivation and dilated pupils in cats. Keep grazing pets away from the foliage.

What to do if your cat ate cordyline australis

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move cordyline australis out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of cordyline australis to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten cordyline australis, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is cordyline australis toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is cordyline australis toxic to cats?

Yes — cordyline australis is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Cordyline (ti plant) as toxic to cats and dogs, owing to saponins. Ingestion can cause vomiting (sometimes with blood), depression, anorexia, hypersalivation and dilated pupils in cats. Keep grazing pets away from the foliage.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats cordyline australis?

ASPCA lists Cordyline (ti plant) as toxic to cats and dogs, owing to saponins. Ingestion can cause vomiting (sometimes with blood), depression, anorexia, hypersalivation and dilated pupils in cats. Keep grazing pets away from the foliage. 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 cordyline australis.

What should I do if my cat ate cordyline australis?

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.

Is cordyline australis toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Cordyline australis is toxic to dogs as well. See the full cordyline australis pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to cordyline australis?

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.

Full cordyline australis pet-safety