§ Toxic plants · Asparagaceae · Checked Oct 2026
Is yuccas toxic to cats and dogs?
Yes. Yuccas (Yucca spp.) is toxic to cats and dogs, according to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. Plant Smart rates its effects Critical, level 4 of 4.
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§ 010 · Signs
What to watch for
Signs include vomiting, liver damage, skin irritation and liver failure. 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
Yuccas belongs to the Asparagaceae family. ASPCA lists these relatives too.
§ 040 · Questions
Questions about yuccas and pets
Is yuccas toxic to cats?
Yes. ASPCA lists yuccas as toxic to cats.
Is yuccas toxic to dogs?
Yes. ASPCA lists yuccas as toxic to dogs.
What happens if my pet eats yuccas?
Signs include vomiting, liver damage, skin irritation and liver failure. Plant Smart rates it Critical, level 4 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.