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Is Starfish Sansevieria toxic to cats?

Dracaena angolensis 'Boncel'

Toxic to cats

Yes — starfish sansevieria 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. Snake plants in the Dracaena/Sansevieria group are ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats and dogs due to saponins. Ingestion typically causes drooling, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Keep it out of reach of pets that like to chew foliage.

What to do if your cat ate starfish sansevieria

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

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

Is starfish sansevieria toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is starfish sansevieria toxic to cats?

Yes — starfish sansevieria is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Snake plants in the Dracaena/Sansevieria group are ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats and dogs due to saponins. Ingestion typically causes drooling, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Keep it out of reach of pets that like to chew foliage.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats starfish sansevieria?

Snake plants in the Dracaena/Sansevieria group are ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats and dogs due to saponins. Ingestion typically causes drooling, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Keep it out of reach of pets that like to chew foliage. 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 starfish sansevieria.

What should I do if my cat ate starfish sansevieria?

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 starfish sansevieria toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to starfish sansevieria?

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 starfish sansevieria pet-safety