Can Dogs Eat Pothos? No — Toxic Houseplant
This food is NOT safe for dogs. Keep it away from your pet.
Pothos (Devil's Ivy) is toxic to dogs and contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals causing mouth and gastrointestinal irritation.
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Warning Signs & Symptoms
Oral irritation, drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing.
If Your Dog Ate This
Call vet if plant material consumed. Rinse mouth with water. Monitor for drooling and pawing at mouth.
What to Avoid
all parts — leaves, stems, roots
Preparation & Serving
Keep all pothos plants out of reach. Extremely common hanging basket plant found in most homes.
Safer Alternatives
- Choose dog-safe trailing plants like Swedish ivy or spider plants as alternatives
Did you know?
Pothos is one of the most common houseplants in the world — also called Devil's Ivy because it is nearly impossible to kill. This ubiquity makes it one of the most common causes of plant toxicity calls to poison control centers.
Portions & nutrition
- Toxic dose (per kg body weight)
- Calcium oxalate crystals — immediate intense oral irritation at any contact
- Calories (per 100g)
- 0
- Safe frequency
- Never
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What You Need to Know
Pothos is one of the most popular houseplants and also one of the most common causes of plant toxicity in pets. Keep all pothos plants out of dog reach.
Not sure what to do next? Read our emergency guide What to Do If Your Dog Eats Something Toxic
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