Moderate Toxicity
Snake Plant
Sansevieria trifasciata
⚠️ Toxicity Verdict:Toxic to both dogs and cats (Moderate Risk). Keep this plant out of reach of your pets.
Hardy indoor plant containing saponins..
Symptoms to Watch For
Nausea
Diarrhea
45Risk Score
Current risk level for cats based on ingestion severity.
Information provided by BioLens Veterinary Database. In case of emergency, always consult a professional.
Immediate First Aid
Surface contact is safe, but chewing causes oral saponin irritation and foaming. Rinse the mouth with fresh water. Usually self-limiting unless large amounts cause persistent vomiting.
In-Depth Botanical Safety Analysis
Hardy indoor plant containing saponins.
To explore more information on pet safety and garden safety, browse our profiles on English Ivy and Peace Lily.
Toxic Parts
Leaves
Safe Alternatives
Global Names & Multilingual Search
Hindi: स्नेक प्लांट (Snake Plant) Telugu: పాము మొక్క (Paamu Mokka) Spanish: Lengua de suegra French: Plante serpent
Hindiस्नेक प्लांट (Snake Plant)
Teluguపాము మొక్క (Paamu Mokka)
SpanishLengua de suegra
FrenchPlante serpent
GermanBogenhanf