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Is Schott's Syngonium toxic to dogs?

Syngonium schottianum

Toxic to dogs

Yes — schott's syngonium 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. Syngonium species are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Ingestion causes oral irritation, drooling, difficulty swallowing, and vomiting. Sap also causes skin and eye irritation in humans; handle with care.

What to do if your dog ate schott's syngonium

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

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

Is schott's syngonium toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is schott's syngonium toxic to dogs?

Yes — schott's syngonium is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Syngonium species are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Ingestion causes oral irritation, drooling, difficulty swallowing, and vomiting. Sap also causes skin and eye irritation in humans; handle with care.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats schott's syngonium?

Syngonium species are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Ingestion causes oral irritation, drooling, difficulty swallowing, and vomiting. Sap also causes skin and eye irritation in humans; handle with care. 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 schott's syngonium.

What should I do if my dog ate schott's syngonium?

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 schott's syngonium toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Schott's Syngonium is toxic to cats as well. See the full schott's syngonium pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to schott's syngonium?

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 schott's syngonium pet-safety