Is Golden Club toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists golden club 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. Orontium aquaticum is a member of Araceae and contains calcium oxalate crystals throughout the plant, causing oral irritation, burning, and GI upset if ingested raw by pets or people. Not individually listed by ASPCA, but the family's calcium oxalate toxicity is well-established. Seeds were historically eaten after prolonged boiling. Keep away from pets and children; wear gloves when handling cut stems.

Orontium aquaticum is a member of Araceae and contains calcium oxalate crystals throughout the plant, causing oral irritation, burning, and GI upset if ingested raw by pets or people. Not individually listed by ASPCA, but the family's calcium oxalate toxicity is well-established. Seeds were historically eaten after prolonged boiling. Keep away from pets and children; 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 golden club.

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: Golden Club is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full golden club 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.