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Is Corn Plant toxic to dogs?

Dracaena fragrans

Toxic to dogs

Yes — corn plant is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. The ASPCA lists the corn plant (Dracaena fragrans) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The toxic principle is saponins, with ingestion causing vomiting (occasionally with blood), depression, anorexia, hypersalivation and, in cats, dilated pupils. Keep it out of reach of pets and contact a vet if ingestion is suspected.

What to do if your dog ate corn plant

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

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

Is corn plant toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is corn plant toxic to dogs?

Yes — corn plant is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists the corn plant (Dracaena fragrans) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The toxic principle is saponins, with ingestion causing vomiting (occasionally with blood), depression, anorexia, hypersalivation and, in cats, dilated pupils. Keep it out of reach of pets and contact a vet if ingestion is suspected.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats corn plant?

The ASPCA lists the corn plant (Dracaena fragrans) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The toxic principle is saponins, with ingestion causing vomiting (occasionally with blood), depression, anorexia, hypersalivation and, in cats, dilated pupils. Keep it out of reach of pets and contact a vet if ingestion is suspected. 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 dog has had access to corn plant.

What should I do if my dog ate corn plant?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your dog'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 corn plant toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to corn plant?

Good dog-safe swaps that keep a similar look include kentia palm, parlor palm, ponytail palm — all ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs. See the full pet-safe alternatives to corn plant.

Full corn plant pet-safety