Toxic plants directory
Is Anthurium toxic to dogs or cats?
Anthurium andraeanum
Dogs
Mild toxicity
Cats
Mild toxicity
About Anthurium
With its heart-shaped red flowers, anthurium is common in indoor spaces in Brazil. Like other plants in the Araceae family, its tissues contain calcium oxalate crystals that cause immediate pain and irritation when chewed by dogs or cats.
Symptoms of poisoning
- Irritation and burning in the mouth
- Excessive drooling
- Difficulty swallowing
- Vomiting
Toxic part of the plant
Leaves and flowers (calcium oxalate crystals)
What to do if your pet ate this plant
Offer milk or yogurt to ease mouth irritation and keep the animal calm. See a veterinarian if drooling or difficulty swallowing is intense or doesn't improve.
Frequently asked questions
Is Anthurium toxic to dogs?
Yes. Anthurium is toxic to dogs (level: mild toxicity). Possible symptoms: Irritation and burning in the mouth; Excessive drooling; Difficulty swallowing; Vomiting.
Is Anthurium toxic to cats?
Yes. Anthurium is toxic to cats (level: mild toxicity). Possible symptoms: Irritation and burning in the mouth; Excessive drooling; Difficulty swallowing; Vomiting.
Which part of Anthurium is toxic?
Leaves and flowers (calcium oxalate crystals).
What should I do if my pet ate Anthurium?
Offer milk or yogurt to ease mouth irritation and keep the animal calm. See a veterinarian if drooling or difficulty swallowing is intense or doesn't improve.
Important notice
This content is educational and does not replace a veterinary evaluation. If in doubt, or in the presence of any symptoms, contact a veterinarian or an animal poison control center immediately.