Plant safety record
Yucca
Yucca spp.
Image identity: The photograph shows Yucca elephantipes, a representative species image for this Yucca spp. record.
Cats
TOXIC
Yucca is toxic within this governed scope.
Dogs
TOXIC
Yucca is toxic within this governed scope.
Quick answer
Yucca is toxic to both cats and dogs within the genus-level scope. Vomiting is a listed effect of ingestion.
Plant identity
Scientific identity: Yucca spp.
Identity level: genus-level
Also called: Yucca Cane
Safety for cats and dogs
For cats: Yucca is toxic within this governed scope.
For dogs: Yucca is toxic within this governed scope.
Supported toxic principle: saponins
What can happen
Possible signs: vomiting after ingestion.
If ingestion is suspected, remove access to the plant and contact a veterinarian or animal poison-control service for case-specific advice.
Identity clarification
Yucca Cane is an alias only.