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Can dogs and cats eat elephant ear?
Short answer on elephant ear: toxic for both dogs and cats. See what to watch for and the veterinary sources behind each answer.
If your pet ate this, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center immediately.
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What changes between dogs and cats?
Dogs and cats both have a toxic verdict.
Dogs and cats get the same answer here. Each column below lists its own signs to watch and sources.
Elephant Ear safety for dogs
Elephant ear plants are toxic to dogs. Chewing the leaves or stems can cause intense mouth irritation, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.
Toxic principle: calcium oxalate crystals
Watch for
- mouth irritation
- burning of the mouth and tongue
- excessive drooling
- vomiting
- difficulty swallowing
Elephant Ear safety for cats
Elephant ear plants are toxic to cats. Chewing the leaves or stems can cause intense mouth irritation, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.
Toxic principle: calcium oxalate crystals
Watch for
- mouth irritation
- burning of the mouth and tongue
- excessive drooling
- vomiting
- difficulty swallowing
Questions owners ask about elephant ear
Can dogs eat elephant ear?
Elephant ear plants are toxic to dogs. Chewing the leaves or stems can cause intense mouth irritation, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.
What should I do if my dog ate elephant ear?
Contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 immediately. Do not wait for symptoms to appear before calling.
What symptoms should I watch for with elephant ear and dogs?
mouth irritation, burning of the mouth and tongue, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing. If you notice any of these, contact your veterinarian.
Can cats eat elephant ear?
Elephant ear plants are toxic to cats. Chewing the leaves or stems can cause intense mouth irritation, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.
What should I do if my cat ate elephant ear?
Contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 immediately. Do not wait for symptoms to appear before calling.
What symptoms should I watch for with elephant ear and cats?
mouth irritation, burning of the mouth and tongue, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing. If you notice any of these, contact your veterinarian.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not veterinary advice. Always consult your veterinarian about your pet's diet and health.
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