Is Pothos poisonous to dogs and cats?
Call a vet todayPothos are poisonous to dogs and cats – call your vet today for advice if your pet has eaten any of them. The flowers, fruits, leaves, roots, seeds and stems are listed as poisonous parts, with calcium oxalate crystals listed as the toxic principle.
- Dogs Call a vet today
- Cats Call a vet today
What to do right now
- Call your vet or the nearest emergency vet.
- Note which plant, which part, how much and when.
- Take a photo or a piece of the plant with you.
- Remove what is left and move the plant out of reach.
- Keep your pet calm.
Don't
- Do not make your pet vomit unless a vet tells you to.
- Do not give your pet any human medicine.
Why it can be dangerous
Pothos is listed as a problem for cats and dogs.[1]
- Scientific name
- Epipremnum
- Poisonous parts
- flowers, fruits, leaves, roots, seeds, stems
What the experts say
“Problems: Poisonous to Humans, Problem for Cats, Problem for Children, Problem for Dogs”
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Common questions
Is Pothos poisonous to cats?
Yes—Pothos is listed as a problem for cats.[1]
Is Pothos poisonous to dogs?
Yes—Pothos is listed as a problem for dogs.[1]
Sources
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