Is Alocasia toxic to cats and dogs?

The verdicts, with their source

Cats

Toxic

Source: ASPCA, “Alocasia” (Alocasia spp.)

Dogs

Toxic

Source: ASPCA, “Alocasia” (Alocasia spp.)

What our table adds

Toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA, which names insoluble calcium oxalates and lists oral irritation, pain and swelling of the mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Peace lily and dieffenbachia carry the same crystals. If your pet has chewed it, call your vet or a poison hotline.

Source: ASPCA, “Alocasia” (Alocasia spp.)

How this page is made

Every line about this plant comes from the curated table behind our plant checker, as it stands. A verdict appears only beside the ASPCA listing that states it; where the table has no such source, the page says “Not assessed” instead of guessing.