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Is Dracaena 'Janet Craig' toxic to cats?

Dracaena fragrans 'Janet Craig'

Toxic to cats

Yes — dracaena 'janet craig' 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. The ASPCA individually lists Dracaena (listed as Dracaena deremensis, common name "Janet Craig Plant") as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. The toxic principle is saponins; ingestion can cause vomiting (occasionally with blood), depression, anorexia, hypersalivation, and dilated pupils in cats. Keep out of reach of pets and contact a vet if ingested.

What to do if your cat ate dracaena 'janet craig'

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

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

Is dracaena 'janet craig' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is dracaena 'janet craig' toxic to cats?

Yes — dracaena 'janet craig' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA individually lists Dracaena (listed as Dracaena deremensis, common name "Janet Craig Plant") as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. The toxic principle is saponins; ingestion can cause vomiting (occasionally with blood), depression, anorexia, hypersalivation, and dilated pupils in cats. Keep out of reach of pets and contact a vet if ingested.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats dracaena 'janet craig'?

The ASPCA individually lists Dracaena (listed as Dracaena deremensis, common name "Janet Craig Plant") as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. The toxic principle is saponins; ingestion can cause vomiting (occasionally with blood), depression, anorexia, hypersalivation, and dilated pupils in cats. Keep out of reach of pets and contact a vet if ingested. 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 'janet craig'.

What should I do if my cat ate dracaena 'janet craig'?

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 'janet craig' toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to dracaena 'janet craig'?

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.

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