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Is Afzel's Nephthytis toxic to dogs?

Nephthytis afzelii

Toxic to dogs

Yes — afzel's nephthytis 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. Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but Nephthytis is an aroid genus and all parts contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Ingestion causes oral burning, drooling, and swelling in cats, dogs, and humans. Keep away from pets and children.

What to do if your dog ate afzel's nephthytis

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

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

Is afzel's nephthytis toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is afzel's nephthytis toxic to dogs?

Yes — afzel's nephthytis is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but Nephthytis is an aroid genus and all parts contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Ingestion causes oral burning, drooling, and swelling in cats, dogs, and humans. Keep away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats afzel's nephthytis?

Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but Nephthytis is an aroid genus and all parts contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Ingestion causes oral burning, drooling, and swelling in cats, dogs, and humans. Keep away from pets and children. 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 afzel's nephthytis.

What should I do if my dog ate afzel's nephthytis?

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 afzel's nephthytis toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Afzel's Nephthytis is toxic to cats as well. See the full afzel's nephthytis pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to afzel's nephthytis?

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 afzel's nephthytis pet-safety