Is Philodendron Gigas toxic to dogs?

Yes — philodendron gigas is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Toxic to cats and dogs. Philodendron gigas is not individually named in the ASPCA database, but ASPCA lists multiple Philodendron species (e.g. heartleaf, tree, split-leaf) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, and no Philodendron is listed as non-toxic. Chewing causes oral irritation, drooling, and vomiting; keep out of reach and verify with your vet if ingested.

Toxic to cats and dogs. Philodendron gigas is not individually named in the ASPCA database, but ASPCA lists multiple Philodendron species (e.g. heartleaf, tree, split-leaf) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, and no Philodendron is listed as non-toxic. Chewing causes oral irritation, drooling, and vomiting; keep out of reach and verify with your vet if ingested. 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 philodendron gigas.

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: Philodendron Gigas is toxic to cats as well. See the full philodendron gigas 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.