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Is White Dragon Mondo Grass toxic to cats?

Ophiopogon japonicus 'White Dragon'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists white dragon mondo grass as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Ophiopogon japonicus is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the Ophiopogon genus contains saponins, which can cause mild gastrointestinal upset (vomiting, diarrhoea) in cats and dogs if ingested. Keep pets from chewing the foliage.

What to do if your cat ate white dragon mondo grass

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move white dragon mondo grass 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 white dragon mondo grass to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is white dragon mondo grass toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is white dragon mondo grass toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists white dragon mondo grass as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Ophiopogon japonicus is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the Ophiopogon genus contains saponins, which can cause mild gastrointestinal upset (vomiting, diarrhoea) in cats and dogs if ingested. Keep pets from chewing the foliage.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats white dragon mondo grass?

Ophiopogon japonicus is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the Ophiopogon genus contains saponins, which can cause mild gastrointestinal upset (vomiting, diarrhoea) in cats and dogs if ingested. Keep pets from chewing the 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 white dragon mondo grass.

What should I do if my cat ate white dragon mondo grass?

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 white dragon mondo grass toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: White Dragon Mondo Grass is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full white dragon mondo grass pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to white dragon mondo grass?

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 white dragon mondo grass pet-safety