Is the lipstick plant toxic to cats or dogs?
Lipstick Plant — Cats: Safe · Dogs: Safe Safe for cats and dogs. Suitable for hanging on a balcony or in a corner that receives normal light in the house. If your pet eats a lot of the leaves, it may just cause mild diarrhea from the plant, not poison. Observe general symptoms as usual. Don't confuse it with Poi Sian. (sometimes called Nakhem Phra Indra) which is a different plant and is mildly toxic to pets.
Other names: Indra's Needle
English nameLipstick Plant
Scientific nameAeschynanthus humilis
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What should I do?
Safe for cats and dogs Suitable for hanging on a balcony or in a corner that receives normal light in the house. If your pet eats a lot of the leaves, it may just cause mild diarrhea from the plant, not poison. Observe general symptoms as usual. Don't confuse it with Poi Sian. (sometimes called Nakhem Phra Indra) which is a different plant and is mildly toxic to pets.
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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