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Is Steudner-Leaved Caladium toxic to dogs?

Caladium steudneriifolium

Toxic to dogs

Yes — steudner-leaved 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 cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Ingestion causes immediate oral pain, excessive drooling, difficulty swallowing, and GI distress. All plant parts are toxic, including tubers; keep away from pets and children.

What to do if your dog ate steudner-leaved caladium

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

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

Is steudner-leaved caladium toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is steudner-leaved caladium toxic to dogs?

Yes — steudner-leaved 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 cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Ingestion causes immediate oral pain, excessive drooling, difficulty swallowing, and GI distress. All plant parts are toxic, including tubers; keep away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats steudner-leaved caladium?

The ASPCA lists Caladium species as toxic to cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Ingestion causes immediate oral pain, excessive drooling, difficulty swallowing, and GI distress. All plant parts are toxic, including tubers; 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 steudner-leaved caladium.

What should I do if my dog ate steudner-leaved 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 steudner-leaved caladium toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to steudner-leaved 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 steudner-leaved caladium pet-safety