Houseplants
Common indoor plants that may be toxic or safe for pets.
Plant
African Violet
Saintpaulia ionantha
Non-toxic to dogs.
Alocasia
Alocasia spp.
Contains calcium oxalates that irritate the mouth and digestive tract.
Aloe Vera
Aloe barbadensis miller
Latex and gel can cause vomiting and diarrhea in dogs.
Amaryllis
Hippeastrum spp.
Bulbs are toxic and can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and tremors.
Areca Palm
Dypsis lutescens
Non-toxic to dogs.
Asparagus Fern
Asparagus setaceus
Berries and foliage can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and skin irritation.
Azalea
Rhododendron spp.
Contains grayanotoxins that can cause vomiting, weakness, and cardiovascular effects.
Baby Tears
Soleirolia soleirolii
Non-toxic to dogs.
Bird of Paradise
Strelitzia reginae
Seeds and fruit can cause vomiting and drowsiness.
Boston Fern
Nephrolepis exaltata
Non-toxic to dogs.
Alocasia
Alocasia spp.
Contains calcium oxalates that irritate the mouth and digestive tract.
Aloe Vera
Aloe barbadensis miller
Latex and gel can cause vomiting and diarrhea in dogs.
Amaryllis
Hippeastrum spp.
Bulbs are toxic and can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and tremors.
Asparagus Fern
Asparagus setaceus
Berries and foliage can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and skin irritation.
Azalea
Rhododendron spp.
Contains grayanotoxins that can cause vomiting, weakness, and cardiovascular effects.
Bird of Paradise
Strelitzia reginae
Seeds and fruit can cause vomiting and drowsiness.
Caladium
Caladium bicolor
Contains calcium oxalates that irritate the mouth and digestive tract.
Coleus
Coleus scutellarioides
Can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and depression.
Croton
Codiaeum variegatum
Can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and skin irritation.
Cyclamen
Cyclamen persicum
The root is most toxic and can cause vomiting, heart rhythm changes, and seizures.
African Violet
Saintpaulia ionantha
Non-toxic to dogs.
Areca Palm
Dypsis lutescens
Non-toxic to dogs.
Baby Tears
Soleirolia soleirolii
Non-toxic to dogs.
Boston Fern
Nephrolepis exaltata
Non-toxic to dogs.
Calathea
Calathea spp.
Non-toxic to dogs.
Cast Iron Plant
Aspidistra elatior
Non-toxic to dogs.
Christmas Cactus
Schlumbergera truncata
Non-toxic to dogs.
Friendship Plant
Pilea involucrata
Non-toxic to dogs.
Gloxinia
Sinningia speciosa
Non-toxic to dogs.
Haworthia
Haworthiopsis attenuata
Non-toxic to dogs.