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Is Dracaena Ellenbeckiana toxic to cats?

Dracaena ellenbeckiana

Toxic to cats

Yes — dracaena ellenbeckiana 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-listed as toxic to cats and dogs (genus Dracaena). The toxic principle is saponins; ingestion can cause vomiting (occasionally with blood), depression, anorexia, hypersalivation and dilated pupils in cats. Keep out of pets' reach.

What to do if your cat ate dracaena ellenbeckiana

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

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

Is dracaena ellenbeckiana toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is dracaena ellenbeckiana toxic to cats?

Yes — dracaena ellenbeckiana is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats and dogs (genus Dracaena). The toxic principle is saponins; ingestion can cause vomiting (occasionally with blood), depression, anorexia, hypersalivation and dilated pupils in cats. Keep out of pets' reach.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats dracaena ellenbeckiana?

ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats and dogs (genus Dracaena). The toxic principle is saponins; ingestion can cause vomiting (occasionally with blood), depression, anorexia, hypersalivation and dilated pupils in cats. Keep out of pets' reach. 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 ellenbeckiana.

What should I do if my cat ate dracaena ellenbeckiana?

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 ellenbeckiana toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to dracaena ellenbeckiana?

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 ellenbeckiana pet-safety