Pictured: Philodendron
Poisonous to: Cats, Dogs
Level of toxicity: Generally mild to moderate
Common signs to watch for:
- Drooling
- Pawing at the mouth
- Oral pain
- Decreased appetite
- Vomiting
This plant contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals similar to other plants in the Araceae family. Chewing or biting into this plant will release these crystals causing tissue penetration and irritation the mouth and GI tract. VERY rarely, swelling of the upper airway occurs making it difficult to breathe. See Oxalates (Insoluble) for more information.
Poison type: plants
Alternate names: Fiddleleaf philodendron, Horsehead philodendron, philodendron, panda plant
