Can Dogs Eat Pothos? No — Causes Immediate Mouth Burning and Swelling
This food is NOT safe for dogs. Keep it away from your pet.
Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) is one of the most common toxic houseplants and contains calcium oxalate crystals causing immediate oral pain. All varieties including golden pothos and marble queen are toxic to dogs.
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Warning Signs & Symptoms
Immediate oral burning, excessive drooling, pawing at mouth, vomiting, difficulty swallowing, swollen mouth.
If Your Dog Ate This
Call vet or ASPCA Poison Control 888-426-4435 immediately.
What to Avoid
all varieties of pothos
Preparation & Serving
Rinse mouth with water. Call vet if symptoms are severe or swelling is significant. Monitor for difficulty swallowing.
Did you know?
Pothos is often called devil's ivy because it remains green even when kept in the dark and is nearly impossible to kill. It is listed among the top 10 most common toxic plant exposures reported to animal poison control centers every year.
Portions & nutrition
- Serving (small dog)
- never
- Serving (medium dog)
- never
- Serving (large dog)
- never
- Calories (per 100g)
- 0
- Safe frequency
- Never
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What You Need to Know
Pothos is found in nearly every home and office but is consistently toxic to dogs. Calcium oxalate crystals penetrate oral tissue causing intense burning pain on contact. The plant is rarely fatal but causes significant distress. Symptoms usually prevent dogs from eating large quantities. The plant is also known as devil's ivy, money plant, and taro vine.
Not sure what to do next? Read our emergency guide What to Do If Your Dog Eats Something Toxic
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