Is Snake Plant Toxic to Pets?
Yes — snake plant is mildly toxic to cats. Yes — snake plant is mildly toxic to dogs. Yes — snake plant is mildly toxic to horses.
PawSafe Check is for general information only and is not veterinary advice. Always contact your veterinarian or a poison control service if you think your pet has been exposed.
- Scientific name
- Dracaena trifasciata (Sansevieria)
- Toxic compound
- Saponins
- Toxic parts
- Leaves
- Also known as
- mother-in-law's tongue, sansevieria
Symptoms
Cats (mildly toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Low energy or depression
Dogs (mildly toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Low energy or depression
Horses (mildly toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Low energy or depression
What to do
If your cat ate snake plant
- Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and keep it out of reach.
- Gently rinse the mouth and offer fresh water.
- Call your vet if symptoms persist, get worse, or your cat is small, young or elderly.
If your dog ate snake plant
- Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and keep it out of reach.
- Gently rinse the mouth and offer fresh water.
- Call your vet if symptoms persist, get worse, or your dog is small, young or elderly.
If your horse ate snake plant
- Remove any plant material from your horse's mouth and keep it out of reach.
- Gently rinse the mouth and offer fresh water.
- Call your vet if symptoms persist, get worse, or your horse is small, young or elderly.
Good to know
Snake plants contain soapy compounds that mainly upset the stomach. Large amounts are needed for more than mild signs.
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Frequently asked questions
Is snake plant toxic to cats?
Yes — snake plant is mildly toxic to cats. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Is snake plant toxic to dogs?
Yes — snake plant is mildly toxic to dogs. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Is snake plant toxic to horses?
Yes — snake plant is mildly toxic to horses. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Which parts of snake plant are toxic?
Leaves.
What makes snake plant toxic?
Saponins.
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