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Is Dracaena Warneckii toxic to cats?

Dracaena fragrans (deremensis) 'Warneckii'

Toxic to cats

Yes — dracaena warneckii 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 Warneckei Dracaena (Dracaena deremensis) as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses; the toxic principle is saponins. Ingestion can cause vomiting (occasionally with blood), depression, anorexia, hypersalivation, and dilated pupils in cats. Keep it out of reach of pets and contact a vet or ASPCA Poison Control if ingested.

What to do if your cat ate dracaena warneckii

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

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

Is dracaena warneckii toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is dracaena warneckii toxic to cats?

Yes — dracaena warneckii 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 Warneckei Dracaena (Dracaena deremensis) as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses; the toxic principle is saponins. Ingestion can cause vomiting (occasionally with blood), depression, anorexia, hypersalivation, and dilated pupils in cats. Keep it out of reach of pets and contact a vet or ASPCA Poison Control if ingested.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats dracaena warneckii?

The ASPCA individually lists Warneckei Dracaena (Dracaena deremensis) as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses; the toxic principle is saponins. Ingestion can cause vomiting (occasionally with blood), depression, anorexia, hypersalivation, and dilated pupils in cats. Keep it out of reach of pets and contact a vet or ASPCA Poison Control 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 warneckii.

What should I do if my cat ate dracaena warneckii?

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 warneckii toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to dracaena warneckii?

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 warneckii pet-safety