Geranium Aralia

Yes, Geranium Aralia (Polyscias guilfoylei) is considered potentially toxic to cats. Ingestion can cause oral irritation, excessive drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing, typically resulting in mild to moderate gastrointestinal upset.

The most common signs are vomiting, loss of appetite, and depression (quiet, withdrawn behavior). You may also see drooling and pawing at the mouth from oral irritation, and skin contact with the sap can cause redness or dermatitis on the mouth, paws, or coat.

Contact your veterinarian or call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435, especially if you are unsure how much your cat ingested. Seek prompt care if vomiting is repeated, your cat refuses food or water for more than 12 hours, drooling is profuse, or you notice swelling around the mouth or face.

GI signs related to saponin compounds typically begin within a few hours of ingestion and generally resolve within 24–48 hours. The ASPCA does not provide a more specific time window for this plant, so monitor your cat closely and call your vet if symptoms worsen or persist.

Yes, Geranium Aralia (Polyscias guilfoylei) is potentially toxic to dogs. It contains irritating compounds that can cause oral irritation, intense drooling, vomiting, and gastrointestinal distress if ingested.

Expect oral irritation and intense drooling first, often followed by vomiting and possible diarrhea. You may also notice reduced appetite, low energy, or skin redness where leaves or sap touched your dog. The plant's unpleasant taste causes most dogs to stop on their own, but puppies and persistent chewers may return for more.

Remove your dog's access to the plant and rinse their mouth with water if they'll allow it. Monitor for repeated vomiting, lethargy beyond brief stomach upset, or loss of appetite lasting more than 24 hours — call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 if any of those occur. Small-breed dogs or puppies that ate more than a leaf or two warrant a call even if symptoms are mild.

GI signs typically begin within a few hours of ingestion and generally resolve within 24–48 hours with supportive care, according to the ASPCA. The ASPCA does not specify a precise onset window, but saponin-related irritation in dogs follows this general pattern.