Pets and plants
Is Philodendron toxic to cats and dogs?
Philodendron
The verdicts, with their source
- Cats
Toxic
Source: ASPCA, “Heartleaf Philodendron” (Philodendron hederaceum)
- Dogs
Toxic
Source: ASPCA, “Heartleaf Philodendron” (Philodendron hederaceum)
What our table adds
The whole genus carries calcium oxalate crystals — chewing burns the mouth and causes drooling and vomiting. A common, easy houseplant, so a popular one to site well out of reach.
Source: ASPCA, “Heartleaf Philodendron” (Philodendron hederaceum)
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.
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