§ Toxic plants · Asparagaceae · Checked Oct 2026
Is Sprenger's asparagus toxic to cats and dogs?
Yes. Sprenger's asparagus (Asparagus densiflorus) is toxic to cats and dogs, according to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. Plant Smart rates its effects Moderate, level 2 of 4.
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§ 010 · Signs
What to watch for
Signs include skin irritation, vomiting, belly pain and diarrhea. Signs can start within hours; some take a day or more to show.
§ 020 · If it happened
What to do if your pet ate it
Call your vet or a pet poison hotline straight away, even if your pet seems fine: the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, (888) 426-4435, or Pet Poison Helpline, (855) 764-7661. Both are open 24 hours and charge a fee. Have the plant or a photo of it to hand, and don’t make your pet vomit unless a vet tells you to.
§ 030 · Same family
Other Asparagaceae plants toxic to pets
Sprenger's asparagus belongs to the Asparagaceae family. ASPCA lists these relatives too.
§ 040 · Questions
Questions about Sprenger's asparagus and pets
Is Sprenger's asparagus toxic to cats?
Yes. ASPCA lists Sprenger's asparagus as toxic to cats.
Is Sprenger's asparagus toxic to dogs?
Yes. ASPCA lists Sprenger's asparagus as toxic to dogs.
What happens if my pet eats Sprenger's asparagus?
Signs include skin irritation, vomiting, belly pain and diarrhea. Plant Smart rates it Moderate, level 2 of 4.
What should I do if my pet ate it?
Call your vet or a pet poison hotline right away, even before signs appear: the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435, or Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661. Both charge a fee. Have the plant, or a photo of it, to hand.
What else is Sprenger's asparagus called?
Sprenger's asparagus is also sold or known as emerald feather.