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Is Anthurium radicans x dressleri toxic to dogs?

Anthurium radicans x dressleri

Toxic to dogs

Yes — anthurium radicans x dressleri 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. As an Anthurium hybrid it carries the genus's insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, which the ASPCA lists as the toxic principle for Anthurium; chewing causes oral irritation, mouth and tongue swelling, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. Keep away from pets.

What to do if your dog ate anthurium radicans x dressleri

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move anthurium radicans x dressleri out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of anthurium radicans x dressleri to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your dog has eaten anthurium radicans x dressleri, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is anthurium radicans x dressleri toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is anthurium radicans x dressleri toxic to dogs?

Yes — anthurium radicans x dressleri 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. As an Anthurium hybrid it carries the genus's insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, which the ASPCA lists as the toxic principle for Anthurium; chewing causes oral irritation, mouth and tongue swelling, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. Keep away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats anthurium radicans x dressleri?

Toxic to cats and dogs. As an Anthurium hybrid it carries the genus's insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, which the ASPCA lists as the toxic principle for Anthurium; chewing causes oral irritation, mouth and tongue swelling, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. Keep away from pets. 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 anthurium radicans x dressleri.

What should I do if my dog ate anthurium radicans x dressleri?

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 anthurium radicans x dressleri toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Anthurium radicans x dressleri is toxic to cats as well. See the full anthurium radicans x dressleri pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to anthurium radicans x dressleri?

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 anthurium radicans x dressleri pet-safety