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Is Dieffenbachia Sparkles toxic to cats?

Dieffenbachia 'Sparkles'

Toxic to cats

Yes — dieffenbachia sparkles 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 Dieffenbachia (dumb cane) as toxic to cats and dogs. It contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals plus proteolytic enzymes; chewing causes severe oral burning, drooling, vomiting, and swelling of the mouth and throat. Keep this plant out of reach of pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate dieffenbachia sparkles

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move dieffenbachia sparkles 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 dieffenbachia sparkles to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is dieffenbachia sparkles toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is dieffenbachia sparkles toxic to cats?

Yes — dieffenbachia sparkles is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Dieffenbachia (dumb cane) as toxic to cats and dogs. It contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals plus proteolytic enzymes; chewing causes severe oral burning, drooling, vomiting, and swelling of the mouth and throat. Keep this plant out of reach of pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats dieffenbachia sparkles?

ASPCA lists Dieffenbachia (dumb cane) as toxic to cats and dogs. It contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals plus proteolytic enzymes; chewing causes severe oral burning, drooling, vomiting, and swelling of the mouth and throat. Keep this plant 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 dieffenbachia sparkles.

What should I do if my cat ate dieffenbachia sparkles?

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 dieffenbachia sparkles toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Dieffenbachia Sparkles is toxic to dogs as well. See the full dieffenbachia sparkles pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to dieffenbachia sparkles?

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 dieffenbachia sparkles pet-safety