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Caution Needed

Agave (Century Plant)

Agave americana

Safety by Pet

🐶 DogsCaution ⚠
🐱 CatsCaution ⚠
🐰 RabbitsToxic ✕
🐦 BirdsCaution ⚠

Monolithic geometric desert succulent. Contains irritating calcium oxalate crystals in its sap, translating into intense dermal burning, drooling, and persistent oral soreness.

Risk by Plant Part

🍃 Ingestion🤚 Contact
Sap
High Risk
Leaves (with spines)
Caution

Symptoms

Severe burning of skin and mouthhypersalivationabdominal painvomitingphysical skin scratches

Information here is general reference based on public sources such as ASPCA and does not replace veterinary diagnosis. If your pet has ingested something harmful, consult a veterinarian immediately.

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