Baby Doll Ti Plant

Yes, the Baby Doll Ti Plant (Cordyline terminalis) is toxic to cats. It contains saponins that cause gastrointestinal distress, and ingestion typically results in mild to moderate upset including vomiting, diarrhea, excessive drooling, and loss of appetite.

The most common signs are drooling and vomiting — occasionally with flecks of blood from stomach irritation — along with loss of appetite and lethargy. Less commonly you may see dilated pupils and an unsteady gait. Symptoms typically begin within an hour of chewing.

Remove any leaf fragments from your cat's mouth and offer fresh water. Do not induce vomiting at home — call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 before giving anything by mouth.

With supportive care most cats begin to improve within an hour of treatment and recover fully within about 24 hours; mild cases often resolve on their own over the same window. Call your vet if vomiting is repeated, contains blood, or doesn't settle within a few hours, or if your cat becomes lethargic or shows dilated pupils or wobbling.

Yes, the Baby Doll Ti Plant (Cordyline terminalis) is toxic to dogs. It contains saponins that can cause vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, and drooling if ingested. Symptoms are generally limited to the digestive tract and most dogs recover within 24 hours with supportive care.

The most common signs are vomiting (occasionally with blood), drooling, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and lethargy, typically appearing within an hour of ingestion. Less commonly, dogs show weakness or an unsteady gait — these suggest a heavier ingestion and warrant a faster vet call.

Remove any leaf fragments from your dog's mouth and offer fresh water. Do not give hydrogen peroxide or any other emetic unless your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center specifically instructs you to — call (888) 426-4435 first. Call immediately if vomiting is repeated or contains blood, your dog becomes weak or wobbly, or symptoms persist beyond a few hours.

The saponins responsible for toxicity are present in the leaves and stems of the Baby Doll Ti Plant. Ingesting either part can trigger gastrointestinal distress, so keep the entire plant — including fallen leaves — out of your dog's reach.