Is Wild Arum Toxic to Dogs and Cats? (2026)
Arum palestinum
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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 | both |
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.
Toxic component and mechanism
The toxic component in Wild Arum is insoluble calcium oxalate crystals.
What makes this plant different
Wild Arum grows as an undomesticated relative of ornamental Arum species, with the same oxalate-crystal toxicity — its presence in hedgerows and woodland edges makes accidental exposure more likely for outdoor cats and dogs than for houseplant Araceae.
Plant identification
- Scientific name
- Arum palestinum
- Family
- Araceae
- Also known as
- Wild Arum, Black Calla, Wild Calla, Solomon's Lily
- Typically found
- both
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Last verified: July 2, 2026 · Cross-referenced with ASPCA Animal Poison Control