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Is Dracaena Arborea toxic to cats?

Dracaena arborea

Toxic to cats

Yes — dracaena arborea 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 classifies the Dracaena genus, including tree dracaenas, as toxic to cats and dogs. The toxic principle is saponins; ingestion can cause vomiting (sometimes with blood), drooling, depression, inappetence and dilated pupils in cats. Keep away from pets.

What to do if your cat ate dracaena arborea

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

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

Is dracaena arborea toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is dracaena arborea toxic to cats?

Yes — dracaena arborea is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA classifies the Dracaena genus, including tree dracaenas, as toxic to cats and dogs. The toxic principle is saponins; ingestion can cause vomiting (sometimes with blood), drooling, depression, inappetence and dilated pupils in cats. Keep away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats dracaena arborea?

ASPCA classifies the Dracaena genus, including tree dracaenas, as toxic to cats and dogs. The toxic principle is saponins; ingestion can cause vomiting (sometimes with blood), drooling, depression, inappetence and dilated pupils in cats. Keep away from pets. 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 dracaena arborea.

What should I do if my cat ate dracaena arborea?

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 dracaena arborea toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Dracaena Arborea is toxic to dogs as well. See the full dracaena arborea pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to dracaena arborea?

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 dracaena arborea pet-safety