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Is Pale Anthurium toxic to dogs?

Anthurium pallidiflorum

Toxic to dogs

Yes — pale anthurium 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. As an Anthurium, it falls under the ASPCA's toxic-to-cats-and-dogs classification for the genus. It contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals (raphides) causing oral irritation, burning, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing if chewed. Keep out of reach of pets and children and wash hands after handling sap.

What to do if your dog ate pale anthurium

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

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

Is pale anthurium toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is pale anthurium toxic to dogs?

Yes — pale anthurium is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. As an Anthurium, it falls under the ASPCA's toxic-to-cats-and-dogs classification for the genus. It contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals (raphides) causing oral irritation, burning, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing if chewed. Keep out of reach of pets and children and wash hands after handling sap.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats pale anthurium?

As an Anthurium, it falls under the ASPCA's toxic-to-cats-and-dogs classification for the genus. It contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals (raphides) causing oral irritation, burning, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing if chewed. Keep out of reach of pets and children and wash hands after handling sap. 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 pale anthurium.

What should I do if my dog ate pale anthurium?

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 pale anthurium toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Pale Anthurium is toxic to cats as well. See the full pale anthurium pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to pale anthurium?

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 pale anthurium pet-safety