Is 10,000-year-old green plant poisonous to cats or dogs?
Chinese Evergreen — Cats: Poisonous · Dogs: Poisonous · Moderate severity If pets eat the leaves Rinse the mouth with clean water and take it to the veterinarian. This is because the calcium oxalate crystals in the leaves cause swelling and irritation in the mouth.
Other names: Kaewkanchana, Agonima
English nameChinese Evergreen
Scientific nameAglaonema modestum
catToxic
dogToxic
Symptoms that may be experienced
- Irritation in the mouth
- Mouth, tongue, and lips swollen and painful
- I'm drooling a lot.
- Vomiting
- Difficulty swallowing
What should I do?
If pets eat the leaves Rinse the mouth with clean water and take it to the veterinarian. This is because the calcium oxalate crystals in the leaves cause swelling and irritation in the mouth.
This information is used for preliminary decision making only. It is not a veterinary diagnosis or advice. If your pet has abnormal symptoms or eats or comes into contact with something that may be dangerous. Contact your veterinarian orAnimal clinic 24 hrs.immediately
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