Mother-In-Law's Tongue

As a joke gift for my birthday, my daughter-in-law recently bought me a Mother-In-Law’s tongue plant. Someone at work told me that it could make my cat sick. Should I get rid of it?

- Carrie W.

Mother-In-Law’s tongue (Sansevieria trifasciata) belongs to the Agavaceae family. Plants from this family can produce vomiting (occasionally tinged with blood), depression, weakness, drooling, loss of appetite and incoordination in animals. Abdominal pain, dilated pupils, difficulty breathing and elevated heart rate have also been reported in cats. Based on this information, it is a good idea to keep this plant out of your cat’s reach.

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