Toxicity to pets The yucca plant, which commonly grows in the desert, contain steroidal saponins. When ingested by animals, clinical signs of drooling, vomiting, weakness, incoordination and dilated pupils (cats) may be seen. Typically, when dogs and cats ingest yucca, it results in mild vomiting and diarrhea.

Additionally, are yuccas poisonous to dogs Australia? If any of you have dogs and have Yuccas trees , please remove the yuccas from your property or ensure your canine or pet can not get near them. Yuccas are not only toxic but poisonous to canines.

Also Know, do yucca plants have poison?

The danger from a Yucca plant is not just the poison in the sap which is only mildly toxic to humans. The problem is with the dried spike tip. A piece of that spine can be left in the wound and extremely deep in the wound.

What part of the yucca plant is poisonous?

ANSWER: The roots, at least, of Yucca constricta (Buckleys yucca) do contain saponins, which, while toxic to humans, are usually poorly absorbed and therefore do not usually irritate unless you are sensitive or allergic to them.