Is Dischidia platyphylla toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists dischidia platyphylla 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. Dischidia platyphylla is not individually listed by the ASPCA, and the genus has no published ASPCA toxicity classification, so its pet safety is uncertain; treat with caution and verify with a vet rather than assuming it is safe. As with any unlisted plant, chewing may cause mild gastrointestinal upset, so keep it away from pets.

Dischidia platyphylla is not individually listed by the ASPCA, and the genus has no published ASPCA toxicity classification, so its pet safety is uncertain; treat with caution and verify with a vet rather than assuming it is safe. As with any unlisted plant, chewing may cause mild gastrointestinal upset, so keep it away from pets. 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 dischidia platyphylla.

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.

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

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.