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🌿 Can dogs eat pothos and philodendron?
🟡 Best avoided.
👉 What to do right now
- Rinse mouth, offer water.
- Monitor.
- Most cases self-limiting.
⛔ Don't
- Ignore persistent vomiting or difficulty swallowing
⚖️ How much is too much?
Harmful amounts depend on your pet's body weight.
🐶 DogsModerate amounts cause GI distress
🐱 CatsSimilar; cats more likely to chew houseplants
👀 Signs to watch for
- Oral burning
- Drooling
- Vomiting
- Difficulty swallowing
⏱️ When do signs show up?
Immediate
🔬 Why is it harmful?
Insoluble calcium oxalate crystals cause mechanical oral and GI irritation. Less severe than dieffenbachia but same mechanism.
Related
Informational triage only. Does not replace professional veterinary diagnosis. When in doubt, always call your vet.