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Is Walker's Water Trumpet toxic to dogs?

Cryptocoryne walkeri

Toxic to dogs

Yes — walker's water trumpet 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. Cryptocoryne walkeri is an aroid (Araceae) and contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Contact with or ingestion of plant tissue causes oral pain, drooling, and GI upset in cats and dogs. ASPCA identifies Araceae as toxic to companion animals.

What to do if your dog ate walker's water trumpet

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

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

Is walker's water trumpet toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is walker's water trumpet toxic to dogs?

Yes — walker's water trumpet is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Cryptocoryne walkeri is an aroid (Araceae) and contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Contact with or ingestion of plant tissue causes oral pain, drooling, and GI upset in cats and dogs. ASPCA identifies Araceae as toxic to companion animals.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats walker's water trumpet?

Cryptocoryne walkeri is an aroid (Araceae) and contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Contact with or ingestion of plant tissue causes oral pain, drooling, and GI upset in cats and dogs. ASPCA identifies Araceae as toxic to companion animals. 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 walker's water trumpet.

What should I do if my dog ate walker's water trumpet?

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 walker's water trumpet toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Walker's Water Trumpet is toxic to cats as well. See the full walker's water trumpet pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to walker's water trumpet?

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 walker's water trumpet pet-safety