Is Alocasia Toxic to Dogs and Cats? (2026)
Alocasia spp.
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Quick facts
| Toxic to dogs | Yes |
|---|---|
| Toxic to cats | Yes |
| Toxic to horses | Yes |
| Toxic component | Insoluble calcium oxalate crystals |
| Onset of symptoms | Within minutes of chewing |
| Indoor / outdoor | indoor |
If your pet ate this plant
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Symptoms in dogs
- Oral pain
- Drooling
- Vomiting
- Difficulty swallowing
Symptoms in cats
- Oral pain
- Drooling
- Vomiting
- Pawing at mouth
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What to do
Offer water to help rinse remaining crystals from the mouth. Most cases resolve with supportive care at home; seek vet care if swelling of the mouth or throat develops or vomiting persists beyond a few hours.
Toxic component and mechanism
The toxic component in Alocasia is insoluble calcium oxalate crystals.
What makes this plant different
Alocasia's large, dramatic leaves and various common names (Elephant's Ear among them) are shared with several other Araceae genera; oxalate concentration in Alocasia tends to run moderate rather than mild, causing more pronounced oral irritation than Pothos or Peace Lily.
Plant identification
- Scientific name
- Alocasia spp.
- Family
- Araceae
- Also known as
- Alocasia, Elephant's Ear
- Typically found
- indoor
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Last verified: July 2, 2026 · Cross-referenced with ASPCA Animal Poison Control