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Is Humboldt's Caladium toxic to dogs?

Caladium humboldtii

Toxic to dogs

Yes — humboldt's caladium 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 Caladium species as toxic to dogs and cats. All plant parts — especially the tubers — contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that cause intense oral irritation, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing if ingested.

What to do if your dog ate humboldt's caladium

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

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

Is humboldt's caladium toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is humboldt's caladium toxic to dogs?

Yes — humboldt's caladium 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 Caladium species as toxic to dogs and cats. All plant parts — especially the tubers — contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that cause intense oral irritation, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing if ingested.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats humboldt's caladium?

The ASPCA lists Caladium species as toxic to dogs and cats. All plant parts — especially the tubers — contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that cause intense oral irritation, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing 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 humboldt's caladium.

What should I do if my dog ate humboldt's caladium?

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 humboldt's caladium toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to humboldt's caladium?

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 humboldt's caladium pet-safety