Is Chinese Evergreen Toxic to Cats and Dogs?

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Cats

🟠 Toxic

Dogs

🟠 Toxic

Short answer: Chinese evergreen is toxic to dogs and cats. Its calcium oxalate crystals irritate the mouth and stomach.

Think your pet ate chinese evergreen? call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.

Signs to watch for

Mouth irritation and pain
Drooling
Retching or vomiting
Diarrhea
Rarely, swelling of the tongue and throat that makes breathing or swallowing hard

Why it’s a problem

Toxic principle: Insoluble calcium oxalates.

Exposures are not considered life-threatening, according to the ASPCA, but call your vet for severe stomach upset or breathing trouble.

Frequently asked questions

Is Chinese evergreen pet-friendly?

No. It’s toxic to dogs and cats, though usually not life-threatening.

Other plants

Sources

ASPCA: Is That Houseplant Safe for Your Pets?

Last checked: 2026-11-11. General information, not veterinary advice.