Plants / Pothos / dogs

Is pothos toxic to dogs?

Pothos is toxic to dogs (S2 Irritant): its insoluble calcium oxalate crystals cause intense oral burning, drooling, and vomiting, but ingestion is rarely life-threatening.

  • TOXINinsoluble calcium oxalates
  • WHAT TO EXPECToral irritation; intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips; excessive drooling
  • CALL THE VETCall your vet if drooling or vomiting lasts more than a few hours, your dog refuses food or water, or you notice mouth swelling or trouble breathing.
S0S1S2S3S4

Symptoms

SIGN
oral irritation
intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips
excessive drooling
vomiting
difficulty swallowing

If your dog just ate it

S2 PROTOCOL
1
Take the plant material away and move the plant out of reach. Rinse your dog's mouth with water if tolerated and offer fresh water.
2
When to call the vet: Call your vet if drooling or vomiting lasts more than a few hours, your dog refuses food or water, or you notice mouth swelling or trouble breathing.

Safe swaps, graded S0

Graded S0 for dogs. Same-shape matches are coming as the index grows.

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S0 · SAFEfloor

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S0 · SAFEtabletop

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Rosa spp.
S0 · SAFEtabletop

Care at a glance

Lightmedium
Waterevery 7–10 days
Humiditymedium
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