Is Umbrella Plant Toxic to Pets?
Yes — umbrella plant is mildly toxic to cats. Yes — umbrella plant is mildly toxic to dogs. Yes — umbrella 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
- Schefflera spp.
- Toxic compound
- Insoluble calcium oxalate crystals
- Toxic parts
- Leaves
- Also known as
- schefflera, umbrella tree
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 umbrella 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 umbrella 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 umbrella 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
Schefflera leaves contain crystals that cause mouth pain, drooling and vomiting.
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Frequently asked questions
Is umbrella plant toxic to cats?
Yes — umbrella 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 umbrella plant toxic to dogs?
Yes — umbrella 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 umbrella plant toxic to horses?
Yes — umbrella 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 umbrella plant are toxic?
Leaves.
What makes umbrella plant toxic?
Insoluble calcium oxalate crystals.
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