Is Cylindrical Snake Plant toxic to cats?

Yes — cylindrical snake plant is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists snake plants (Sansevieria, now reclassified as Dracaena) as toxic to both cats and dogs, with saponins as the toxic principle; ingestion can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. NC State Extension similarly classifies Dracaena angolensis as toxic to pets and notes the sap may irritate skin, so keep it out of reach of pets and children.

The ASPCA lists snake plants (Sansevieria, now reclassified as Dracaena) as toxic to both cats and dogs, with saponins as the toxic principle; ingestion can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. NC State Extension similarly classifies Dracaena angolensis as toxic to pets and notes the sap may irritate skin, so keep it out of reach of pets and children. 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 cylindrical snake plant.

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: Cylindrical Snake Plant is toxic to dogs as well. See the full cylindrical snake plant 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.