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Is Silver pothos toxic to dogs?

Scindapsus pictus

Mildly toxic to dogs

Mildly. The ASPCA lists silver pothos as mildly toxic to dogs — a chewing dog typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Scindapsus pictus is closely related to pothos and contains insoluble calcium oxalates. ASPCA-equivalent risk: oral irritation and drooling in pets.

What to do if your dog ate silver pothos

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

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

Is silver pothos toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is silver pothos toxic to dogs?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists silver pothos as mildly toxic to dogs — a chewing dog typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Scindapsus pictus is closely related to pothos and contains insoluble calcium oxalates. ASPCA-equivalent risk: oral irritation and drooling in pets.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats silver pothos?

Scindapsus pictus is closely related to pothos and contains insoluble calcium oxalates. ASPCA-equivalent risk: oral irritation and drooling in 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 silver pothos.

What should I do if my dog ate silver pothos?

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 silver pothos toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Silver pothos is mildly toxic to cats as well. See the full silver pothos pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to silver pothos?

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 silver pothos pet-safety