Is Chinese Evergreen Toxic to Pets?
Yes — Chinese evergreen is mildly toxic to cats. Yes — Chinese evergreen is mildly toxic to dogs. Yes — Chinese evergreen 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
- Aglaonema modestum
- Toxic compound
- Insoluble calcium oxalate crystals
- Toxic parts
- Leaves and stems
- Also known as
- aglaonema
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 Chinese evergreen
- 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 Chinese evergreen
- 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 Chinese evergreen
- 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chinese evergreen toxic to cats?
Yes — Chinese evergreen 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 Chinese evergreen toxic to dogs?
Yes — Chinese evergreen 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 Chinese evergreen toxic to horses?
Yes — Chinese evergreen 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 Chinese evergreen are toxic?
Leaves and stems.
What makes Chinese evergreen toxic?
Insoluble calcium oxalate crystals.
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