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Is Blume's Typhonium toxic to dogs?

Typhonium blumei

Toxic to dogs

Yes — blume's typhonium 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. Typhonium blumei contains insoluble calcium oxalate raphides in all plant parts, as is characteristic of the Araceae family. Ingestion by dogs, cats, or people causes immediate oral burning, swelling, and hypersalivation. The ASPCA lists Araceae aroids as toxic due to these crystals. Wash hands after handling and keep away from pets and children.

What to do if your dog ate blume's typhonium

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move blume's typhonium 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 blume's typhonium to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is blume's typhonium toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is blume's typhonium toxic to dogs?

Yes — blume's typhonium is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Typhonium blumei contains insoluble calcium oxalate raphides in all plant parts, as is characteristic of the Araceae family. Ingestion by dogs, cats, or people causes immediate oral burning, swelling, and hypersalivation. The ASPCA lists Araceae aroids as toxic due to these crystals. Wash hands after handling and keep away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats blume's typhonium?

Typhonium blumei contains insoluble calcium oxalate raphides in all plant parts, as is characteristic of the Araceae family. Ingestion by dogs, cats, or people causes immediate oral burning, swelling, and hypersalivation. The ASPCA lists Araceae aroids as toxic due to these crystals. Wash hands after handling and keep away from pets and children. 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 blume's typhonium.

What should I do if my dog ate blume's typhonium?

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 blume's typhonium toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Blume's Typhonium is toxic to cats as well. See the full blume's typhonium pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to blume's typhonium?

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 blume's typhonium pet-safety