Pet safety
Is Swiss cheese vine toxic to dogs?
Monstera adansonii
Yes — swiss cheese vine 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 Monstera species as toxic to cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalates. Causes oral irritation and drooling.
What to do if your dog ate swiss cheese vine
- Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and move swiss cheese vine out of reach.
- Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
- Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
- Bring a leaf or photo of swiss cheese vine to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.
General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your dog has eaten swiss cheese vine, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.
Is swiss cheese vine toxic to dogs? — FAQ
Is swiss cheese vine toxic to dogs?
Yes — swiss cheese vine is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Monstera species as toxic to cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalates. Causes oral irritation and drooling.
What are the symptoms if a dog eats swiss cheese vine?
ASPCA lists Monstera species as toxic to cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalates. Causes oral irritation and drooling. 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 swiss cheese vine.
What should I do if my dog ate swiss cheese vine?
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 swiss cheese vine toxic to cats too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Swiss cheese vine is toxic to cats as well. See the full swiss cheese vine pet-safety guide for both species.
What is a dog-safe alternative to swiss cheese vine?
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 swiss cheese vine pet-safety
- Is swiss cheese vine toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is swiss cheese vine toxic to cats?
- My dog ate swiss cheese vine — emergency steps
- Best dogs-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete swiss cheese vine care guide
Writing about plant safety? Embed our free pet-toxicity checker on your site — ASPCA-grounded verdicts for 11,000+ plants, no sign-up.