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Is Dracaena Braunii toxic to cats?

Dracaena braunii

Toxic to cats

Yes — dracaena braunii 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 the Dracaena genus, including lucky bamboo (Dracaena braunii / sanderiana), as toxic to cats and dogs. The toxic principles are saponins (lucky bamboo also contains taxiphyllin); ingestion causes vomiting (sometimes with blood), drooling, depression, inappetence, wobbly gait and dilated pupils in cats. Keep out of reach of pets.

What to do if your cat ate dracaena braunii

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

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

Is dracaena braunii toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is dracaena braunii toxic to cats?

Yes — dracaena braunii is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists the Dracaena genus, including lucky bamboo (Dracaena braunii / sanderiana), as toxic to cats and dogs. The toxic principles are saponins (lucky bamboo also contains taxiphyllin); ingestion causes vomiting (sometimes with blood), drooling, depression, inappetence, wobbly gait and dilated pupils in cats. Keep out of reach of pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats dracaena braunii?

ASPCA lists the Dracaena genus, including lucky bamboo (Dracaena braunii / sanderiana), as toxic to cats and dogs. The toxic principles are saponins (lucky bamboo also contains taxiphyllin); ingestion causes vomiting (sometimes with blood), drooling, depression, inappetence, wobbly gait and dilated pupils in cats. Keep out of reach of 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 braunii.

What should I do if my cat ate dracaena braunii?

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 braunii toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to dracaena braunii?

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 braunii pet-safety