Is Corn Plant toxic to cats & dogs?
Dracaena fragrans
Yes — Corn Plant is toxic to pets.
Matched to its entry on the ASPCA's published list on September 9, 2026, and also listed on Pet Poison Helpline's plant poison list. Dracaena species are recorded as toxic to dogs and cats; saponins can cause vomiting, drooling, and in cats dilated pupils.
Questions pet owners ask
Is Corn Plant toxic to cats?
Corn Plant (Dracaena fragrans) is recorded as toxic to cats in our plant records. Dracaena species are recorded as toxic to dogs and cats; saponins can cause vomiting, drooling, and in cats dilated pupils. Those are our own records, compiled by following the ASPCA's published toxic and non-toxic plant lists and Pet Poison Helpline's plant poison list rather than copied from them — confirm anything that matters against the ASPCA's published lists, which this one is matched to, or with your vet.
Is Corn Plant toxic to dogs?
Corn Plant is recorded as toxic to dogs in our plant records. Those are our own records, compiled by following the ASPCA's published toxic and non-toxic plant lists and Pet Poison Helpline's plant poison list rather than copied from them — confirm anything that matters against the ASPCA's published lists, which this one is matched to, or with your vet.
What should I do if my pet eats Corn Plant?
Keep this plant out of reach. If your pet ingests it, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435. No plant list is a safety guarantee.
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Those are our own records, compiled by following the ASPCA's published toxic and non-toxic plant lists and Pet Poison Helpline's plant poison list rather than copied from them — confirm anything that matters against the ASPCA's published lists, which this one is matched to, or with your vet. This information is educational and not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your pet has ingested a plant, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.