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Is Caladium Aaron toxic to dogs?

Caladium bicolor 'Aaron'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — caladium aaron 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. ASPCA lists Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) as toxic to cats and dogs. Leaves and tuber contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; ingestion causes oral burning, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. The tuber is the most concentrated part, so keep plants and stored tubers away from pets.

What to do if your dog ate caladium aaron

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

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

Is caladium aaron toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is caladium aaron toxic to dogs?

Yes — caladium aaron is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) as toxic to cats and dogs. Leaves and tuber contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; ingestion causes oral burning, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. The tuber is the most concentrated part, so keep plants and stored tubers away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats caladium aaron?

ASPCA lists Caladium (Caladium hortulanum) as toxic to cats and dogs. Leaves and tuber contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; ingestion causes oral burning, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. The tuber is the most concentrated part, so keep plants and stored tubers 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 caladium aaron.

What should I do if my dog ate caladium aaron?

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 caladium aaron toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Caladium Aaron is toxic to cats as well. See the full caladium aaron pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to caladium aaron?

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 caladium aaron pet-safety