Pet safety
Is Carla Black's Anthurium toxic to dogs?
Anthurium carlablackiae
Yes — carla black's anthurium is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Anthurium carlablackiae is not individually named in the ASPCA database, but the ASPCA lists the genus member Anthurium scherzeranum (flamingo flower) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses due to insoluble calcium oxalates, and all anthuriums are aroids (family Araceae) that contain these crystals. Treat it as toxic, keep it away from pets and children, and contact your vet or ASPCA Animal Poison Control if ingestion is suspected.
What to do if your dog ate carla black's anthurium
- Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move carla black's anthurium out of reach.
- Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
- Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
- Bring a leaf or photo of carla black's anthurium to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.
General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your dog has eaten carla black's anthurium, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.
Is carla black's anthurium toxic to dogs? — FAQ
Is carla black's anthurium toxic to dogs?
Yes — carla black's anthurium is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Anthurium carlablackiae is not individually named in the ASPCA database, but the ASPCA lists the genus member Anthurium scherzeranum (flamingo flower) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses due to insoluble calcium oxalates, and all anthuriums are aroids (family Araceae) that contain these crystals. Treat it as toxic, keep it away from pets and children, and contact your vet or ASPCA Animal Poison Control if ingestion is suspected.
What are the symptoms if a dog eats carla black's anthurium?
Anthurium carlablackiae is not individually named in the ASPCA database, but the ASPCA lists the genus member Anthurium scherzeranum (flamingo flower) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses due to insoluble calcium oxalates, and all anthuriums are aroids (family Araceae) that contain these crystals. Treat it as toxic, keep it away from pets and children, and contact your vet or ASPCA Animal Poison Control if ingestion is suspected. 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 carla black's anthurium.
What should I do if my dog ate carla black's anthurium?
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.
Is carla black's anthurium toxic to cats too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Carla Black's Anthurium is toxic to cats as well. See the full carla black's anthurium pet-safety guide for both species.
What is a dog-safe alternative to carla black's anthurium?
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.
Full carla black's anthurium pet-safety
- Is carla black's anthurium toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is carla black's anthurium toxic to cats?
- Best dogs-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete carla black's anthurium care guide