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Is Chinese evergreen toxic to dogs?

Aglaonema commutatum

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists chinese evergreen as mildly toxic to dogs — a chewing dog typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. ASPCA lists Aglaonema as toxic to cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalates. Chewing causes oral pain, drooling, and difficulty swallowing.

What to do if your dog ate chinese evergreen

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

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

Is chinese evergreen toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is chinese evergreen toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists chinese evergreen as mildly toxic to dogs — a chewing dog typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. ASPCA lists Aglaonema as toxic to cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalates. Chewing causes oral pain, drooling, and difficulty swallowing.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats chinese evergreen?

ASPCA lists Aglaonema as toxic to cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalates. Chewing causes oral pain, drooling, and difficulty swallowing. 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 chinese evergreen.

What should I do if my dog ate chinese evergreen?

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 chinese evergreen toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Chinese evergreen is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full chinese evergreen pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to chinese evergreen?

Good dog-safe swaps that keep a similar look include calathea, cast iron plant, peperomia — all ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs. See the full pet-safe alternatives to chinese evergreen.

Full chinese evergreen pet-safety