Plants
Can dogs and cats eat elephant ear?
Compare the dog and cat answers together, then open the full guide for the pet you are asking about.
If your pet ate this, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center immediately.
Call ASPCA: (888) 426-4435One food, two pets
What changes between dogs and cats?
Dogs and cats both have a toxic verdict.
Use the column for the pet you are asking about, then open the full guide for its complete source notes.
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
This page is for informational purposes only and is not veterinary advice. Always consult your veterinarian about your pet's diet and health.
Compare more plants
Open another dog-and-cat view without starting a new search.
Read our methodology for how every verdict is sourced and reviewed.