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Is Sansevieria Starfish toxic to cats?

Dracaena angolensis 'Starfish'

Toxic to cats

Yes — sansevieria starfish 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; Dracaena angolensis is the reclassified cylindrical snake plant). The toxic principle is saponins, causing drooling, vomiting and diarrhoea if chewed. Keep out of pets' reach.

What to do if your cat ate sansevieria starfish

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

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

Is sansevieria starfish toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is sansevieria starfish toxic to cats?

Yes — sansevieria starfish 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; Dracaena angolensis is the reclassified cylindrical snake plant). The toxic principle is saponins, causing drooling, vomiting and diarrhoea if chewed. Keep out of pets' reach.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats sansevieria starfish?

ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats and dogs (under snake plant / Sansevieria; Dracaena angolensis is the reclassified cylindrical snake plant). The toxic principle is saponins, causing drooling, vomiting and diarrhoea if chewed. Keep 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 starfish.

What should I do if my cat ate sansevieria starfish?

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 starfish toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to sansevieria starfish?

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 starfish pet-safety