Gold Dust Dracaena
Gold Dust Dracaena
Plants
Scientific name
Dracaena surculosa, Dracaena godseffiana
Alternate names
Florida beauty, gold dust plant, spotted Dracaena, spotted leaf Dracaena
Toxicity to pets
Gold dust Dracaena (Dracaena surculosa) is more shrub-like than other Dracaena. Symptoms from ingestion are generally mild and temporary and can include GI upset (drooling, vomiting, anorexia) and incoordination (ataxia). Cats may also develop an elevated heart rate, dilated pupils and abdominal pain.
Common signs to watch for:
- Drooling
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Weakness
- Incoordination
- Dilated pupils (in cats)
- Elevated heart rate (cats)
Dogs
Cats
Toxicity Level
Moderate
Cows
Toxicity Level
Mild
Horses
Toxicity Level
Mild
Birds
Toxicity Level
Mild
Disclaimer
The content of this page is not veterinary advice. A number of factors (amount of substance ingested, size of the animal, allergies, etc.) determine what is toxic to a particular pet. If you think your pet has eaten something potentially toxic, call Pet Poison Helpline or seek immediate veterinary treatment.
