Is Arrowhead Plant Toxic to Pets?
Yes — arrowhead plant is mildly toxic to cats. Yes — arrowhead plant is mildly toxic to dogs. Yes — arrowhead plant is mildly toxic to horses.
PawSafe Check is for general information only and is not veterinary advice. Always contact your veterinarian or a poison control service if you think your pet has been exposed.
- Scientific name
- Syngonium podophyllum
- Toxic compound
- Insoluble calcium oxalate crystals
- Toxic parts
- Leaves and stems
- Also known as
- syngonium, nephthytis, arrowhead vine
Symptoms
Cats (mildly toxic)
- Pawing at the mouth or face
- Drooling
- Burning or irritation of the mouth, lips and tongue
- Vomiting
- Trouble swallowing
Dogs (mildly toxic)
- Pawing at the mouth or face
- Drooling
- Burning or irritation of the mouth, lips and tongue
- Vomiting
- Trouble swallowing
Horses (mildly toxic)
- Pawing at the mouth or face
- Drooling
- Burning or irritation of the mouth, lips and tongue
- Vomiting
- Trouble swallowing
What to do
If your cat ate arrowhead plant
- Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and keep it out of reach.
- Gently rinse the mouth and offer fresh water.
- Call your vet if symptoms persist, get worse, or your cat is small, young or elderly.
If your dog ate arrowhead plant
- Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and keep it out of reach.
- Gently rinse the mouth and offer fresh water.
- Call your vet if symptoms persist, get worse, or your dog is small, young or elderly.
If your horse ate arrowhead plant
- Remove any plant material from your horse's mouth and keep it out of reach.
- Gently rinse the mouth and offer fresh water.
- Call your vet if symptoms persist, get worse, or your horse is small, young or elderly.
Good to know
Arrowhead vines irritate the mouth and can cause vomiting. Most cases are mild.
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Frequently asked questions
Is arrowhead plant toxic to cats?
Yes — arrowhead plant is mildly toxic to cats. Common signs include pawing at the mouth or face, drooling, burning or irritation of the mouth, lips and tongue.
Is arrowhead plant toxic to dogs?
Yes — arrowhead plant is mildly toxic to dogs. Common signs include pawing at the mouth or face, drooling, burning or irritation of the mouth, lips and tongue.
Is arrowhead plant toxic to horses?
Yes — arrowhead plant is mildly toxic to horses. Common signs include pawing at the mouth or face, drooling, burning or irritation of the mouth, lips and tongue.
Which parts of arrowhead plant are toxic?
Leaves and stems.
What makes arrowhead plant toxic?
Insoluble calcium oxalate crystals.
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