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Is Pothos Happy Leaf toxic to dogs?

Epipremnum aureum 'Happy Leaf'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — pothos happy leaf 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. ASPCA lists Pothos / Golden Pothos / Devil's Ivy (Epipremnum aureum) as toxic to cats and dogs. The toxic principle is insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes oral irritation, intense burning of the mouth, lips and tongue, excessive drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep away from pets.

What to do if your dog ate pothos happy leaf

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

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

Is pothos happy leaf toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is pothos happy leaf toxic to dogs?

Yes — pothos happy leaf is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Pothos / Golden Pothos / Devil's Ivy (Epipremnum aureum) as toxic to cats and dogs. The toxic principle is insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes oral irritation, intense burning of the mouth, lips and tongue, excessive drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats pothos happy leaf?

ASPCA lists Pothos / Golden Pothos / Devil's Ivy (Epipremnum aureum) as toxic to cats and dogs. The toxic principle is insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes oral irritation, intense burning of the mouth, lips and tongue, excessive drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep 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 pothos happy leaf.

What should I do if my dog ate pothos happy leaf?

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 pothos happy leaf toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Pothos Happy Leaf is toxic to cats as well. See the full pothos happy leaf pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to pothos happy leaf?

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 pothos happy leaf pet-safety