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Is Sansevieria Raffillii toxic to cats?

Dracaena raffillii

Toxic to cats

Yes — sansevieria raffillii 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 lists snake plants (Sansevieria, now Dracaena) as toxic to cats and dogs, with saponins as the toxic principle. Ingestion usually causes drooling, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea. Keep away from pets and consult a vet if chewed.

What to do if your cat ate sansevieria raffillii

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

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

Is sansevieria raffillii toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is sansevieria raffillii toxic to cats?

Yes — sansevieria raffillii is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists snake plants (Sansevieria, now Dracaena) as toxic to cats and dogs, with saponins as the toxic principle. Ingestion usually causes drooling, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea. Keep away from pets and consult a vet if chewed.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats sansevieria raffillii?

The ASPCA lists snake plants (Sansevieria, now Dracaena) as toxic to cats and dogs, with saponins as the toxic principle. Ingestion usually causes drooling, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea. Keep away from pets and consult a vet if chewed. 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 raffillii.

What should I do if my cat ate sansevieria raffillii?

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 raffillii toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to sansevieria raffillii?

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 raffillii pet-safety