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Is Sansevieria Trifasciata Black Gold toxic to dogs?

Dracaena trifasciata 'Black Gold'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — sansevieria trifasciata black gold 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. Now classified as Dracaena trifasciata, the ASPCA lists Sansevieria/Dracaena as toxic to cats and dogs due to saponins. Ingestion can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Keep away from pets that chew foliage.

What to do if your dog ate sansevieria trifasciata black gold

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

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

Is sansevieria trifasciata black gold toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is sansevieria trifasciata black gold toxic to dogs?

Yes — sansevieria trifasciata black gold is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Now classified as Dracaena trifasciata, the ASPCA lists Sansevieria/Dracaena as toxic to cats and dogs due to saponins. Ingestion can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Keep away from pets that chew foliage.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats sansevieria trifasciata black gold?

Now classified as Dracaena trifasciata, the ASPCA lists Sansevieria/Dracaena as toxic to cats and dogs due to saponins. Ingestion can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Keep away from pets that chew foliage. 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 trifasciata black gold.

What should I do if my dog ate sansevieria trifasciata black gold?

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 trifasciata black gold toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to sansevieria trifasciata black gold?

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 trifasciata black gold pet-safety