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Is Rabbit's Foot Prayer Plant toxic to dogs?

Maranta leuconeura var. kerchoveana

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists rabbit's foot prayer plant 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. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Rabbit's Foot Prayer Plant (Maranta leuconeura var. kerchoveana) is a prayer plant (family Marantaceae). It is not individually listed in the ASPCA database, and the ASPCA 'Prayer Plant' entry is filed under the related Calathea (Goeppertia), a different genus, so true Maranta/Ctenanthe is not ASPCA-confirmed. It has no known toxic compounds and is generally kept safely around pets, but treat it as mildly toxic and check with your vet to be sure.

What to do if your dog ate rabbit's foot prayer plant

  1. Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move rabbit's foot prayer plant 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 rabbit's foot prayer plant to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is rabbit's foot prayer plant toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is rabbit's foot prayer plant toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists rabbit's foot prayer plant 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. Rabbit's Foot Prayer Plant (Maranta leuconeura var. kerchoveana) is a prayer plant (family Marantaceae). It is not individually listed in the ASPCA database, and the ASPCA 'Prayer Plant' entry is filed under the related Calathea (Goeppertia), a different genus, so true Maranta/Ctenanthe is not ASPCA-confirmed. It has no known toxic compounds and is generally kept safely around pets, but treat it as mildly toxic and check with your vet to be sure.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats rabbit's foot prayer plant?

Rabbit's Foot Prayer Plant (Maranta leuconeura var. kerchoveana) is a prayer plant (family Marantaceae). It is not individually listed in the ASPCA database, and the ASPCA 'Prayer Plant' entry is filed under the related Calathea (Goeppertia), a different genus, so true Maranta/Ctenanthe is not ASPCA-confirmed. It has no known toxic compounds and is generally kept safely around pets, but treat it as mildly toxic and check with your vet to be sure. 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 rabbit's foot prayer plant.

What should I do if my dog ate rabbit's foot prayer plant?

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 rabbit's foot prayer plant toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Rabbit's Foot Prayer Plant is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full rabbit's foot prayer plant pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to rabbit's foot prayer plant?

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 rabbit's foot prayer plant pet-safety