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Is Sansevieria Francisii toxic to cats?

Dracaena francisii

Toxic to cats

Yes — sansevieria francisii 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. Sansevieria species, classified by the ASPCA under Dracaena, are toxic to cats and dogs because of saponins. Ingestion may cause drooling, vomiting and diarrhoea; site out of pets' reach.

What to do if your cat ate sansevieria francisii

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

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

Is sansevieria francisii toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is sansevieria francisii toxic to cats?

Yes — sansevieria francisii is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Sansevieria species, classified by the ASPCA under Dracaena, are toxic to cats and dogs because of saponins. Ingestion may cause drooling, vomiting and diarrhoea; site out of pets' reach.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats sansevieria francisii?

Sansevieria species, classified by the ASPCA under Dracaena, are toxic to cats and dogs because of saponins. Ingestion may cause drooling, vomiting and diarrhoea; site out of pets' reach. 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 francisii.

What should I do if my cat ate sansevieria francisii?

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 francisii toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to sansevieria francisii?

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 francisii pet-safety