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Is Dracaena Draco toxic to cats?

Dracaena draco

Toxic to cats

Yes — dracaena draco 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 Dracaena as toxic to cats and dogs, including D. draco. The toxic principle is saponins; signs of ingestion include vomiting (occasionally with blood), depression, anorexia, hypersalivation, and dilated pupils in cats.

What to do if your cat ate dracaena draco

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

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

Is dracaena draco toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is dracaena draco toxic to cats?

Yes — dracaena draco is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Dracaena as toxic to cats and dogs, including D. draco. The toxic principle is saponins; signs of ingestion include vomiting (occasionally with blood), depression, anorexia, hypersalivation, and dilated pupils in cats.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats dracaena draco?

ASPCA lists Dracaena as toxic to cats and dogs, including D. draco. The toxic principle is saponins; signs of ingestion include vomiting (occasionally with blood), depression, anorexia, hypersalivation, and dilated pupils in cats. 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 draco.

What should I do if my cat ate dracaena draco?

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 draco toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to dracaena draco?

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 draco pet-safety