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Is Pink Arisaema toxic to dogs?

Arisaema candidissimum

Toxic to dogs

Yes — pink arisaema 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 as a member of genus Arisaema — whose jack-in-the-pulpit (A. triphyllum) is ASPCA-listed as toxic — it contains insoluble calcium oxalate raphides in corm, foliage and berries. In cats and dogs, chewing causes oral burning, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Treat as toxic and keep berries and corms away from pets.

What to do if your dog ate pink arisaema

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

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

Is pink arisaema toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is pink arisaema toxic to dogs?

Yes — pink arisaema 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 as a member of genus Arisaema — whose jack-in-the-pulpit (A. triphyllum) is ASPCA-listed as toxic — it contains insoluble calcium oxalate raphides in corm, foliage and berries. In cats and dogs, chewing causes oral burning, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Treat as toxic and keep berries and corms away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats pink arisaema?

Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but as a member of genus Arisaema — whose jack-in-the-pulpit (A. triphyllum) is ASPCA-listed as toxic — it contains insoluble calcium oxalate raphides in corm, foliage and berries. In cats and dogs, chewing causes oral burning, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Treat as toxic and keep berries and corms away from pets. 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 pink arisaema.

What should I do if my dog ate pink arisaema?

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 pink arisaema toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Pink Arisaema is toxic to cats as well. See the full pink arisaema pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to pink arisaema?

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 pink arisaema pet-safety