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Is Red Ti Plant toxic to dogs?

Cordyline fruticosa 'Red Sister'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — red ti 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. ASPCA lists Cordyline (ti plant) as toxic to cats and dogs. The toxic principle is saponins; ingestion can cause vomiting (sometimes with blood), depression, anorexia, hypersalivation and dilated pupils in cats. Keep away from pets and chewing children.

What to do if your dog ate red ti plant

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

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

Is red ti plant toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is red ti plant toxic to dogs?

Yes — red ti plant is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Cordyline (ti plant) as toxic to cats and dogs. The toxic principle is saponins; ingestion can cause vomiting (sometimes with blood), depression, anorexia, hypersalivation and dilated pupils in cats. Keep away from pets and chewing children.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats red ti plant?

ASPCA lists Cordyline (ti plant) as toxic to cats and dogs. The toxic principle is saponins; ingestion can cause vomiting (sometimes with blood), depression, anorexia, hypersalivation and dilated pupils in cats. Keep away from pets and chewing children. 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 red ti plant.

What should I do if my dog ate red ti 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 red ti plant toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to red ti plant?

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 red ti plant pet-safety