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Is Tricolor Ti Plant toxic to cats?

Cordyline fruticosa 'Tricolor'

Toxic to cats

Yes — tricolor ti plant 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 lists Cordyline (ti plant) as toxic to cats and dogs. The toxic principle is saponins; signs of ingestion include vomiting (occasionally with blood), depression, anorexia, hypersalivation and, in cats, dilated pupils. Site it out of reach of pets.

What to do if your cat ate tricolor ti plant

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

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

Is tricolor ti plant toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is tricolor ti plant toxic to cats?

Yes — tricolor ti plant is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Cordyline (ti plant) as toxic to cats and dogs. The toxic principle is saponins; signs of ingestion include vomiting (occasionally with blood), depression, anorexia, hypersalivation and, in cats, dilated pupils. Site it out of reach of pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats tricolor ti plant?

ASPCA lists Cordyline (ti plant) as toxic to cats and dogs. The toxic principle is saponins; signs of ingestion include vomiting (occasionally with blood), depression, anorexia, hypersalivation and, in cats, dilated pupils. Site it out of reach of pets. 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 tricolor ti plant.

What should I do if my cat ate tricolor ti plant?

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 tricolor ti plant toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Tricolor Ti Plant is toxic to dogs as well. See the full tricolor ti plant pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to tricolor ti plant?

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 tricolor ti plant pet-safety