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Is White Anthurium toxic to dogs?

Anthurium andraeanum 'White Champion'

Toxic to dogs

Yes — white anthurium 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. Anthurium is ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats and dogs. As an aroid it contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes intense oral irritation and pain, drooling, difficulty swallowing and vomiting. Keep out of reach of pets and children.

What to do if your dog ate white anthurium

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

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

Is white anthurium toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is white anthurium toxic to dogs?

Yes — white anthurium is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Anthurium is ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats and dogs. As an aroid it contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes intense oral irritation and pain, drooling, difficulty swallowing and vomiting. Keep out of reach of pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats white anthurium?

Anthurium is ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats and dogs. As an aroid it contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes intense oral irritation and pain, drooling, difficulty swallowing and vomiting. Keep out of reach of 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 white anthurium.

What should I do if my dog ate white anthurium?

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 white anthurium toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: White Anthurium is toxic to cats as well. See the full white anthurium pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to white anthurium?

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 white anthurium pet-safety