Growli
Let's go

Pet safety

Is Sansevieria Robusta toxic to cats?

Dracaena robusta

Toxic to cats

Yes — sansevieria robusta 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 lists Sansevieria (now Dracaena) as toxic due to saponins. Eating the leaves usually causes nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea. Keep out of pets' reach and seek veterinary advice if ingestion is suspected.

What to do if your cat ate sansevieria robusta

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

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

Is sansevieria robusta toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is sansevieria robusta toxic to cats?

Yes — sansevieria robusta 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 lists Sansevieria (now Dracaena) as toxic due to saponins. Eating the leaves usually causes nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea. Keep out of pets' reach and seek veterinary advice if ingestion is suspected.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats sansevieria robusta?

Toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA, which lists Sansevieria (now Dracaena) as toxic due to saponins. Eating the leaves usually causes nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea. Keep out of pets' reach and seek veterinary advice if ingestion is suspected. 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 robusta.

What should I do if my cat ate sansevieria robusta?

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 robusta toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to sansevieria robusta?

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 robusta pet-safety