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.
S1CAUTION
- 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
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.
Care at a glance
Lightlow
Waterevery 14–21 days
Humiditylow
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