Safety verdict
Consulted references classify the plant as toxic or irritating for that pet type.
Pet ingestion lookup
My dog ate Flamingo Flower - what should I do?
Anthurium scherzeranum
Potentially toxic
Contact your veterinarian or an animal poison-control resource now, especially if any amount was chewed or swallowed.
Verified against ASPCA/provenance audit 2026-05-06 on May 6, 2026.
Signs to watch for
Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.
Escalation note
Ingestion typically results in immediate discomfort due to the presence of insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Please consult your veterinarian if you suspect your dog has chewed or ingested this plant.
First aid at home
Remove plant material and offer milk, tuna water, or chicken broth — the calcium in dairy binds the oxalate crystals and the dilution eases the burn. Do not induce vomiting; bringing the crystals back up only re-injures the mouth and esophagus.
What to watch for
Drooling, pawing at the muzzle or rubbing the face on the floor, vomiting, lip and tongue swelling, and refusal to eat. Larger ingestions can cause noticeable oral edema; rarely, upper-airway swelling makes breathing difficult and is the one urgent scenario.
Time window
Signs appear within minutes and almost always within 2 hours of chewing. Oral signs typically resolve within 12–24 hours.
When to call the vet
Call if drooling lasts more than 30–60 minutes, you see swelling of the lips, tongue, or face, vomiting continues, your dog won't eat, or there is any change in breathing.
What this means for your dog
Dogs: not safe, but rarely life-threatening. The insoluble calcium oxalate crystals in the leaves cause an instant burning bite that usually makes a dog drop the plant fast — the result is acute oral pain and drool more than a serious systemic poisoning.
Sources: ASPCA, Pet Poison Helpline.
Source references
Poison-control resources
This page summarizes source-bound plant-safety information and is not veterinary advice.