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Is Monstera toxic to dogs?

Monstera deliciosa

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists monstera 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. Listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Chewing causes oral irritation, drooling and rarely vomiting. Keep cuttings out of reach during propagation.

What to do if your dog ate monstera

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

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

Is monstera toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is monstera toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists monstera 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. Listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Chewing causes oral irritation, drooling and rarely vomiting. Keep cuttings out of reach during propagation.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats monstera?

Listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Chewing causes oral irritation, drooling and rarely vomiting. Keep cuttings out of reach during propagation. 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 monstera.

What should I do if my dog ate monstera?

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 monstera toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to monstera?

Good dog-safe swaps that keep a similar look include ric rac cactus, bamboo palm, areca palm — all ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs. See the full pet-safe alternatives to monstera.

Full monstera pet-safety