Is Calathea Warscewiczii (Jungle Velvet) toxic to dogs?

No — calathea warscewiczii (jungle velvet) is listed by the ASPCA as non-toxic to dogs. It is a sensible choice for a home with a dog; a curious nibble will not poison them, though no plant is meant to be eaten. The ASPCA lists Calathea (Calathea spp., family Marantaceae) as non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Goeppertia warszewiczii is a reclassified Calathea covered by this genus listing, which is clean (all listed Calathea and Maranta entries are non-toxic, none toxic), so it is considered pet-safe. As with any plant, nibbling can still cause mild stomach upset; verify with your vet if your pet has eaten any.

Yes — the ASPCA lists calathea warscewiczii (jungle velvet) as non-toxic to dogs and dogs. A dog that chews a large amount of any foliage can still get a mild, brief stomach upset, so discourage grazing, but it will not be poisoned.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Calathea Warscewiczii (Jungle Velvet) is non-toxic to cats as well. See the full calathea warscewiczii (jungle velvet) pet-safety guide for both species.

Reliable ASPCA non-toxic picks for a dog home include spider plant, calathea, parlor palm, peperomia, and most true ferns. Browse the best dogs-safe plants list to check more before you buy.