Is Taro poisonous to dogs and cats?
Call a vet todayTaro (elephant ears) is poisonous to dogs and cats – call your vet today for advice if your pet has eaten any of it. The listed poisonous parts include the bark, flowers, fruits, leaves, roots, sap/juice, seeds and stems.
- Dogs Call a vet today
- Cats Call a vet today
What to do right now
- Call your vet or the nearest emergency vet for advice.
- Remove what is left and move the plant out of reach.
- Note which plant, which part, how much and when.
- Take a photo or a piece of the plant with you.
Don't
- Do not make your pet vomit unless a vet tells you to.
- Do not give any human medicine.
Why it can be dangerous
Taro is listed as a problem for dogs and cats.[1]
- Scientific name
- Colocasia
- Poisonous parts
- bark, flowers, fruits, leaves, roots, sap/juice, seeds, stems
What the experts say
“Problems: Poisonous to Humans, Problem for Cats, Problem for Children, Problem for Dogs, Problem for Horses”
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Common questions
Is Taro listed as a problem for dogs?
Yes. Taro is listed as a problem for dogs.[1]
Is Taro listed as a problem for cats?
Yes. Taro is listed as a problem for cats.[1]
Sources
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