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Is Snake Plant (Sansevieria) Toxic to Cats & Dogs?
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Snake Plant is toxic to cats and dogs.
Severity : Mildly toxic
| Who | Safety |
|---|---|
| 🐱 Cats | Mildly toxic |
| 🐶 Dogs | Mildly toxic |
| 🧑 Humans | Safe |
Symptoms in pets
If a cat or dog chews or ingests Snake Plant, reported signs include:
- diarrhea
- nausea
- vomiting
Most affected parts: all parts.
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This applies across the Sansevieria genus (5 species in our database), including: Sansevieria itumea, Sansevieria longistyla, Sansevieria pedicellata, Sansevieria spec, Sansevieria stuckyi.
Important: General reference information, not veterinary advice. If your pet has eaten Snake Plant, contact your vet or a pet poison control center right away.
Pet toxicity is referenced from the ASPCA toxic-plant list (reformulated) and Leafy's botanical database.