Is Alocasia 'Pink Dragon' toxic to dogs?

Yes — alocasia 'pink dragon' is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists Alocasia (Alocasia spp., family Araceae) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Chewing releases the crystals, causing oral irritation, intense pain and swelling of the mouth, tongue, and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. Keep this cultivar out of pets' reach.

The ASPCA lists Alocasia (Alocasia spp., family Araceae) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Chewing releases the crystals, causing oral irritation, intense pain and swelling of the mouth, tongue, and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. Keep this cultivar out of pets' reach. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your dog has had access to alocasia 'pink dragon'.

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your dog's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Alocasia 'Pink Dragon' is toxic to cats as well. See the full alocasia 'pink dragon' pet-safety guide for both species.

For a similar look without the risk, see the best dogs-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.