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Is Pothos toxic to pets?
Quick answer
Pothos is toxic to pets. Insoluble calcium oxalate crystals in leaves and stems embed in soft mouth tissue causing immediate burning, drooling, and vomiting in cats and dogs
Start here:
- 1. Rinse mouth with water
- 2. Offer small amounts of water or milk
Why Pothos is toxic to pets
Epipremnum aureum
Insoluble calcium oxalate crystals in leaves and stems embed in soft mouth tissue causing immediate burning, drooling, and vomiting in cats and dogs
What to do about toxic to pets and Pothos
- 1
Rinse mouth with water
- 2
Offer small amounts of water or milk
- 3
Veterinary care if vomiting persists or pet refuses to eat
Keeping pets safer around Pothos
Hang pothos in locations inaccessible to pets or replace with non-toxic alternatives like spider plants
Other Pothos problems
Same Problem on Other Plants
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Is Pothos toxic to pets?
Insoluble calcium oxalate crystals in leaves and stems embed in soft mouth tissue causing immediate burning, drooling, and vomiting in cats and dogs
What should I do if a pet chews Pothos?
Rinse mouth with water. Offer small amounts of water or milk.
How do I keep pets safer around Pothos?
Hang pothos in locations inaccessible to pets or replace with non-toxic alternatives like spider plants