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Is Sansevieria Trifasciata Whitney toxic to cats?

Dracaena trifasciata 'Whitney'

Toxic to cats

Yes — sansevieria trifasciata whitney 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 Sansevieria/snake plant). The toxic principle is saponins; ingestion can cause vomiting, hypersalivation, depression, anorexia and dilated pupils in cats. Keep away from pets and contact a vet if eaten.

What to do if your cat ate sansevieria trifasciata whitney

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

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

Is sansevieria trifasciata whitney toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is sansevieria trifasciata whitney toxic to cats?

Yes — sansevieria trifasciata whitney 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 Sansevieria/snake plant). The toxic principle is saponins; ingestion can cause vomiting, hypersalivation, depression, anorexia and dilated pupils in cats. Keep away from pets and contact a vet if eaten.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats sansevieria trifasciata whitney?

ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats and dogs (under Sansevieria/snake plant). The toxic principle is saponins; ingestion can cause vomiting, hypersalivation, depression, anorexia and dilated pupils in cats. Keep away from pets and contact a vet if eaten. 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 trifasciata whitney.

What should I do if my cat ate sansevieria trifasciata whitney?

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 trifasciata whitney toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to sansevieria trifasciata whitney?

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 trifasciata whitney pet-safety