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Is Sansevieria Ehrenbergii toxic to cats?

Dracaena ehrenbergii

Toxic to cats

Yes — sansevieria ehrenbergii 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 classifies Sansevieria (now Dracaena) as toxic. The toxic principle is saponins; ingestion can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Keep away from pets that chew houseplants.

What to do if your cat ate sansevieria ehrenbergii

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

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

Is sansevieria ehrenbergii toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is sansevieria ehrenbergii toxic to cats?

Yes — sansevieria ehrenbergii 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 classifies Sansevieria (now Dracaena) as toxic. The toxic principle is saponins; ingestion can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Keep away from pets that chew houseplants.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats sansevieria ehrenbergii?

Toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA, which classifies Sansevieria (now Dracaena) as toxic. The toxic principle is saponins; ingestion can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Keep away from pets that chew houseplants. 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 ehrenbergii.

What should I do if my cat ate sansevieria ehrenbergii?

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 ehrenbergii toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to sansevieria ehrenbergii?

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 ehrenbergii pet-safety