Pet safety
Is Fingers Anthurium toxic to dogs?
Anthurium pedatoradiatum
Yes — fingers 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. Toxic to cats and dogs. Anthurium pedatoradiatum is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but it is an aroid (family Araceae) containing insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, and the ASPCA lists other Anthurium species such as Anthurium scherzeranum (Flamingo Flower) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses. Chewing can cause oral pain, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep away from pets and verify with your vet if ingestion is suspected.
What to do if your dog ate fingers anthurium
- Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move fingers 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 fingers anthurium to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.
General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your dog has eaten fingers anthurium, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.
Is fingers anthurium toxic to dogs? — FAQ
Is fingers anthurium toxic to dogs?
Yes — fingers anthurium is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Toxic to cats and dogs. Anthurium pedatoradiatum is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but it is an aroid (family Araceae) containing insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, and the ASPCA lists other Anthurium species such as Anthurium scherzeranum (Flamingo Flower) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses. Chewing can cause oral pain, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep away from pets and verify with your vet if ingestion is suspected.
What are the symptoms if a dog eats fingers anthurium?
Toxic to cats and dogs. Anthurium pedatoradiatum is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but it is an aroid (family Araceae) containing insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, and the ASPCA lists other Anthurium species such as Anthurium scherzeranum (Flamingo Flower) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses. Chewing can cause oral pain, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep away from pets and verify with your vet 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 fingers anthurium.
What should I do if my dog ate fingers 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 fingers anthurium toxic to cats too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Fingers Anthurium is toxic to cats as well. See the full fingers anthurium pet-safety guide for both species.
What is a dog-safe alternative to fingers 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 fingers anthurium pet-safety
- Is fingers anthurium toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is fingers anthurium toxic to cats?
- Best dogs-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete fingers anthurium care guide