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Is Sansevieria Black Coral toxic to dogs?

Dracaena trifasciata 'Black Coral'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — sansevieria black coral 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-listed as toxic to cats and dogs (under snake plant / Sansevieria). The toxic principle is saponins; signs of ingestion include hypersalivation, vomiting and diarrhoea. Keep away from pets.

What to do if your dog ate sansevieria black coral

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

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

Is sansevieria black coral toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is sansevieria black coral toxic to dogs?

Yes — sansevieria black coral is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats and dogs (under snake plant / Sansevieria). The toxic principle is saponins; signs of ingestion include hypersalivation, vomiting and diarrhoea. Keep away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats sansevieria black coral?

ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats and dogs (under snake plant / Sansevieria). The toxic principle is saponins; signs of ingestion include hypersalivation, vomiting and diarrhoea. Keep away from 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 sansevieria black coral.

What should I do if my dog ate sansevieria black coral?

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 sansevieria black coral toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Sansevieria Black Coral is toxic to cats as well. See the full sansevieria black coral pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to sansevieria black coral?

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 sansevieria black coral pet-safety