Yes, mass cane plants are toxic to dogs.
A cultivar of the corn plant, the mass cane plant is an air-purifying tropical plant with the scientific name Dracaena fragrans ‘Massangeana.’ Grown as a hedge or houseplant, it has distinct thick woody stems and bright yellow stripes that accentuate its glossy, drooping green leaves.
Similar to snake plants, spider plants, and dracaena plants, mass cane plants belong to the family Asparagaceae. As such, they have saponins that can harm your pet dog. These are found throughout the plant, from its leaves and stems to its trunk and roots. Your pet may display gastrointestinal upset after ingesting the natural substance.
What to do if your dog accidentally comes into contact with, chews, or eats mass cane plants: Your dog may experience drooling, vomiting (at times with blood), depression, and loss of appetite after chewing on it. The first thing you should do is to remove the plant from your pet, and observe him closely.
Aside from the previously mentioned symptoms, keep your eye on him for other poisoning signs if you think toxic chemicals were applied on the plant. Diarrhea, pale gums, nausea, tremors, convulsions, agitation, unsteadiness on feet, abnormal heart rate, and difficulty in breathing are common symptoms.
Speak with your veterinarian to report his condition, and take him to the emergency clinic as needed.
In summary: Popularly grown in homes and offices, mass cane plants should not be placed in spaces with dogs. This is to prevent accidents from happening to curious pooches that may munch on its toxic leaves.
Keep your dog protected by checking these lists from Pet Poison Helpline, ASPCA, and PetMD before bringing home a new houseplant or growing one in your backyard.
References:
10 Household Plants That Are Dangerous to Dogs and Cats
9 Indoor & Outdoor House Plants Poisonous to Your Pet
Dog poisoning: Signs of poisoning in dogs and what you need to do
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