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Can dogs and cats eat pothos?
Short answer on pothos: 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.
Pothos safety for dogs
Pothos is toxic to dogs. Chewing it can cause intense mouth irritation, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.
Toxic principle: insoluble calcium oxalates
Watch for
- mouth irritation
- burning of the mouth and tongue
- excessive drooling
- vomiting
- difficulty swallowing
Pothos safety for cats
Pothos is toxic to cats. Chewing it can cause intense mouth irritation, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.
Toxic principle: insoluble calcium oxalates
Watch for
- mouth irritation
- burning of the mouth and tongue
- excessive drooling
- vomiting
- difficulty swallowing
Questions owners ask about pothos
Can dogs eat pothos?
Pothos is toxic to dogs. Chewing it can cause intense mouth irritation, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.
What should I do if my dog ate pothos?
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 pothos 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 pothos?
Pothos is toxic to cats. Chewing it can cause intense mouth irritation, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.
What should I do if my cat ate pothos?
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 pothos 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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