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Is Dracaena Marginata Bicolor toxic to cats?

Dracaena marginata 'Bicolor'

Toxic to cats

Yes — dracaena marginata bicolor 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. Toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA, which lists Dracaena marginata (Madagascar dragon tree) as toxic. The toxic principle is saponins; signs include vomiting (sometimes with blood), depression, anorexia, hypersalivation, and dilated pupils in cats. Keep away from pets.

What to do if your cat ate dracaena marginata bicolor

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

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

Is dracaena marginata bicolor toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is dracaena marginata bicolor toxic to cats?

Yes — dracaena marginata bicolor is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA, which lists Dracaena marginata (Madagascar dragon tree) as toxic. The toxic principle is saponins; signs include vomiting (sometimes with blood), depression, anorexia, hypersalivation, and dilated pupils in cats. Keep away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats dracaena marginata bicolor?

Toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA, which lists Dracaena marginata (Madagascar dragon tree) as toxic. The toxic principle is saponins; signs include vomiting (sometimes with blood), depression, anorexia, hypersalivation, and dilated pupils in cats. Keep away from 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 marginata bicolor.

What should I do if my cat ate dracaena marginata bicolor?

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 marginata bicolor toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to dracaena marginata bicolor?

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 marginata bicolor pet-safety