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Is Sansevieria Black Coral toxic to cats?

Dracaena trifasciata 'Black Coral'

Toxic to cats

Yes — sansevieria black coral 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 (under snake plant / Sansevieria). The toxic principle is saponins; signs of ingestion include hypersalivation, vomiting and diarrhoea. Keep away from pets.

What to do if your cat ate sansevieria black coral

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

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

Is sansevieria black coral toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is sansevieria black coral toxic to cats?

Yes — sansevieria black coral 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 (under snake plant / Sansevieria). The toxic principle is saponins; signs of ingestion include hypersalivation, vomiting and diarrhoea. Keep away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats sansevieria black coral?

ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats and dogs (under snake plant / Sansevieria). The toxic principle is saponins; signs of ingestion include hypersalivation, vomiting and diarrhoea. 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 sansevieria black coral.

What should I do if my cat ate sansevieria black coral?

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 sansevieria black coral toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Sansevieria Black Coral is toxic to dogs as well. See the full sansevieria black coral pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to sansevieria black coral?

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 sansevieria black coral pet-safety