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Is Sansevieria Fischeri toxic to dogs?

Dracaena fischeri

Toxic to dogs

Yes — sansevieria fischeri 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. Sansevieria (now Dracaena) is ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats and dogs; the genus contains saponins causing drooling, vomiting and diarrhoea. This species is not individually listed by the ASPCA but shares the genus's saponin chemistry, so treat it as toxic and keep away from pets.

What to do if your dog ate sansevieria fischeri

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

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

Is sansevieria fischeri toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is sansevieria fischeri toxic to dogs?

Yes — sansevieria fischeri is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Sansevieria (now Dracaena) is ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats and dogs; the genus contains saponins causing drooling, vomiting and diarrhoea. This species is not individually listed by the ASPCA but shares the genus's saponin chemistry, so treat it as toxic and keep away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats sansevieria fischeri?

Sansevieria (now Dracaena) is ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats and dogs; the genus contains saponins causing drooling, vomiting and diarrhoea. This species is not individually listed by the ASPCA but shares the genus's saponin chemistry, so treat it as toxic and 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 fischeri.

What should I do if my dog ate sansevieria fischeri?

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 fischeri toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to sansevieria fischeri?

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 fischeri pet-safety