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Is Sansevieria Laurentii toxic to dogs?

Dracaena trifasciata 'Laurentii'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — sansevieria laurentii 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 snake plant (Sansevieria, now Dracaena trifasciata) as toxic to cats and dogs. The toxic principle is saponins; ingestion typically causes nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Signs are usually mild to moderate, but the plant should still be kept out of pets' reach.

What to do if your dog ate sansevieria laurentii

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

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

Is sansevieria laurentii toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is sansevieria laurentii toxic to dogs?

Yes — sansevieria laurentii 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 snake plant (Sansevieria, now Dracaena trifasciata) as toxic to cats and dogs. The toxic principle is saponins; ingestion typically causes nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Signs are usually mild to moderate, but the plant should still be kept out of pets' reach.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats sansevieria laurentii?

The ASPCA lists snake plant (Sansevieria, now Dracaena trifasciata) as toxic to cats and dogs. The toxic principle is saponins; ingestion typically causes nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Signs are usually mild to moderate, but the plant should still be kept out of pets' reach. 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 laurentii.

What should I do if my dog ate sansevieria laurentii?

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 laurentii toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to sansevieria laurentii?

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 laurentii pet-safety