Pet safety
Is Colocasia Tea Cup toxic to dogs?
Colocasia esculenta 'Tea Cup'
Yes — colocasia tea cup 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 Colocasia (elephant ear / taro) as toxic to cats and dogs. The toxin is insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, which cause oral pain, intense drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing when chewed, sometimes with airway swelling. Keep away from pets and wash hands after handling sap.
What to do if your dog ate colocasia tea cup
- Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move colocasia tea cup out of reach.
- Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
- Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK and follow their advice.
- Bring a leaf or photo of colocasia tea cup to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.
General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your dog has eaten colocasia tea cup, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.
Is colocasia tea cup toxic to dogs? — FAQ
Is colocasia tea cup toxic to dogs?
Yes — colocasia tea cup is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Colocasia (elephant ear / taro) as toxic to cats and dogs. The toxin is insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, which cause oral pain, intense drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing when chewed, sometimes with airway swelling. Keep away from pets and wash hands after handling sap.
What are the symptoms if a dog eats colocasia tea cup?
ASPCA lists Colocasia (elephant ear / taro) as toxic to cats and dogs. The toxin is insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, which cause oral pain, intense drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing when chewed, sometimes with airway swelling. Keep away from pets and wash hands after handling sap. 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 colocasia tea cup.
What should I do if my dog ate colocasia tea cup?
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 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.
Is colocasia tea cup toxic to cats too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Colocasia Tea Cup is toxic to cats as well. See the full colocasia tea cup pet-safety guide for both species.
What is a dog-safe alternative to colocasia tea cup?
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.
Type any plant to see what the ASPCA says about it and your dog.
Full colocasia tea cup pet-safety
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- Is colocasia tea cup toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
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- Best dogs-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
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