Alocasia
Alocasia
plants
Alternate names
Elephant's Ear, Taro
Toxicity to pets
Alocasia aka Elephant’s Ear contain microscopic oxalate crystals within the plant structure. Chewing the plant releases the these crystals causing irritation and pain to a pet’s lips, oral cavity, and throat.
Disclaimer
The content of this page is not veterinary advice. A number of factors (amount of substance ingested, size of the animal, allergies, etc.) determine what is toxic to a particular pet. If you think your pet has eaten something potentially toxic, call Pet Poison Helpline or seek immediate veterinary treatment.
