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Is Strap-Leaf Anthurium toxic to dogs?

Anthurium wendlingeri

Toxic to dogs

Yes — strap-leaf 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. The ASPCA lists Anthurium (e.g. Anthurium scherzeranum, Flamingo Flower) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. A. wendlingeri is not individually named, but as an Anthurium aroid it contains the same oxalates; keep it away from pets and call a vet or ASPCA Poison Control if ingested.

What to do if your dog ate strap-leaf anthurium

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move strap-leaf anthurium 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 strap-leaf anthurium to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is strap-leaf anthurium toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is strap-leaf anthurium toxic to dogs?

Yes — strap-leaf anthurium 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 Anthurium (e.g. Anthurium scherzeranum, Flamingo Flower) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. A. wendlingeri is not individually named, but as an Anthurium aroid it contains the same oxalates; keep it away from pets and call a vet or ASPCA Poison Control if ingested.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats strap-leaf anthurium?

The ASPCA lists Anthurium (e.g. Anthurium scherzeranum, Flamingo Flower) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. A. wendlingeri is not individually named, but as an Anthurium aroid it contains the same oxalates; keep it away from pets and call a vet or ASPCA Poison Control if ingested. 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 strap-leaf anthurium.

What should I do if my dog ate strap-leaf 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 strap-leaf anthurium toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to strap-leaf 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 strap-leaf anthurium pet-safety