Plants / Snake Plant / cats

Is snake plant toxic to cats?

Snake plant is mildly toxic to cats (S1 Caution): its saponins can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, but serious poisoning is not reported by the ASPCA.

  • TOXINsaponins
  • WHAT TO EXPECTnausea; vomiting; diarrhea
  • CALL THE VETCall your vet if vomiting or diarrhea continues beyond 24 hours or your cat stops eating or drinking.
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Symptoms

SIGN
nausea
vomiting
diarrhea

If your cat just ate it

S1 PROTOCOL
1
Remove any chewed leaves and keep the plant somewhere your cat doesn't lounge. Offer fresh water and watch for stomach upset over the next day.
2
When to call the vet: Call your vet if vomiting or diarrhea continues beyond 24 hours or your cat stops eating or drinking.

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