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Is Rodent Tuber toxic to dogs?

Typhonium flagelliforme

Toxic to dogs

Yes — rodent tuber 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. Typhonium flagelliforme contains insoluble calcium oxalate raphides throughout all plant parts, consistent with the Araceae family. Ingestion causes severe oral burning, swelling, hypersalivation, and gastrointestinal irritation in dogs, cats, and people. Despite its use in traditional medicine (applied in processed forms), raw plant material is irritant and potentially toxic. Keep away from pets and children.

What to do if your dog ate rodent tuber

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

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

Is rodent tuber toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is rodent tuber toxic to dogs?

Yes — rodent tuber is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Typhonium flagelliforme contains insoluble calcium oxalate raphides throughout all plant parts, consistent with the Araceae family. Ingestion causes severe oral burning, swelling, hypersalivation, and gastrointestinal irritation in dogs, cats, and people. Despite its use in traditional medicine (applied in processed forms), raw plant material is irritant and potentially toxic. Keep away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats rodent tuber?

Typhonium flagelliforme contains insoluble calcium oxalate raphides throughout all plant parts, consistent with the Araceae family. Ingestion causes severe oral burning, swelling, hypersalivation, and gastrointestinal irritation in dogs, cats, and people. Despite its use in traditional medicine (applied in processed forms), raw plant material is irritant and potentially toxic. 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 rodent tuber.

What should I do if my dog ate rodent tuber?

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 rodent tuber toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Rodent Tuber is toxic to cats as well. See the full rodent tuber pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to rodent tuber?

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 rodent tuber pet-safety