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Is Corn plant toxic to cats?

Dracaena fragrans

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists corn plant as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. ASPCA lists Dracaena fragrans as toxic to cats and dogs due to saponins. Cats can experience dilated pupils, vomiting, and depression.

What to do if your cat ate corn plant

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

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

Is corn plant toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is corn plant toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists corn plant as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. ASPCA lists Dracaena fragrans as toxic to cats and dogs due to saponins. Cats can experience dilated pupils, vomiting, and depression.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats corn plant?

ASPCA lists Dracaena fragrans as toxic to cats and dogs due to saponins. Cats can experience dilated pupils, vomiting, and depression. 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 corn plant.

What should I do if my cat ate corn plant?

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 corn plant toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Corn plant is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full corn plant pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to corn plant?

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 corn plant pet-safety