Toxicity to pets

Tropic Snow Dumbcane contains microscopic crystals (i.e., insoluble oxalates) within the plant structure. When pets chew the plant, it releases the crystals causing irritation and pain to the pet’s lips, oral cavity, and throat. Drooling, gagging, and vomiting are common signs in animals following ingestion of this plant; in rare instances severe throat swelling resulting in breathing difficulty can occur.