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Is Dieffenbachia Maculata Exotica toxic to dogs?

Dieffenbachia maculata 'Exotica'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — dieffenbachia maculata exotica 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-listed as toxic to cats and dogs. Dieffenbachia contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes intense oral irritation, drooling, pain, oral swelling and difficulty swallowing, and vomiting. Keep away from pets and children and wear gloves when handling cut stems.

What to do if your dog ate dieffenbachia maculata exotica

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

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

Is dieffenbachia maculata exotica toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is dieffenbachia maculata exotica toxic to dogs?

Yes — dieffenbachia maculata exotica is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats and dogs. Dieffenbachia contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes intense oral irritation, drooling, pain, oral swelling and difficulty swallowing, and vomiting. Keep away from pets and children and wear gloves when handling cut stems.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats dieffenbachia maculata exotica?

ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats and dogs. Dieffenbachia contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes intense oral irritation, drooling, pain, oral swelling and difficulty swallowing, and vomiting. Keep away from pets and children and wear gloves when handling cut stems. 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 dieffenbachia maculata exotica.

What should I do if my dog ate dieffenbachia maculata exotica?

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 dieffenbachia maculata exotica toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Dieffenbachia Maculata Exotica is toxic to cats as well. See the full dieffenbachia maculata exotica pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to dieffenbachia maculata exotica?

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 dieffenbachia maculata exotica pet-safety