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Is Gold Dust Dracaena toxic to dogs?

Dracaena surculosa

Toxic to dogs

Yes — gold dust dracaena 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. Toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA, which classifies Dracaena as toxic due to saponins found throughout the plant. Ingestion may cause vomiting (sometimes with blood), depression, anorexia, hypersalivation, and dilated pupils in cats. Keep out of reach of pets.

What to do if your dog ate gold dust dracaena

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

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

Is gold dust dracaena toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is gold dust dracaena toxic to dogs?

Yes — gold dust dracaena is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA, which classifies Dracaena as toxic due to saponins found throughout the plant. Ingestion may cause vomiting (sometimes with blood), depression, anorexia, hypersalivation, and dilated pupils in cats. Keep out of reach of pets.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats gold dust dracaena?

Toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA, which classifies Dracaena as toxic due to saponins found throughout the plant. Ingestion may cause vomiting (sometimes with blood), depression, anorexia, hypersalivation, and dilated pupils in cats. Keep 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 dog has had access to gold dust dracaena.

What should I do if my dog ate gold dust dracaena?

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 gold dust dracaena toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Gold Dust Dracaena is toxic to cats as well. See the full gold dust dracaena pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to gold dust dracaena?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best dogs-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full gold dust dracaena pet-safety