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Is Sansevieria Starfish toxic to dogs?

Dracaena angolensis 'Starfish'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — sansevieria starfish 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; Dracaena angolensis is the reclassified cylindrical snake plant). The toxic principle is saponins, causing drooling, vomiting and diarrhoea if chewed. Keep out of pets' reach.

What to do if your dog ate sansevieria starfish

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

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

Is sansevieria starfish toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is sansevieria starfish toxic to dogs?

Yes — sansevieria starfish 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; Dracaena angolensis is the reclassified cylindrical snake plant). The toxic principle is saponins, causing drooling, vomiting and diarrhoea if chewed. Keep out of pets' reach.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats sansevieria starfish?

ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats and dogs (under snake plant / Sansevieria; Dracaena angolensis is the reclassified cylindrical snake plant). The toxic principle is saponins, causing drooling, vomiting and diarrhoea if chewed. Keep 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 starfish.

What should I do if my dog ate sansevieria starfish?

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 starfish toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to sansevieria starfish?

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 starfish pet-safety