Arrowhead vine is an aroid plant with insoluble calcium oxalate crystals.
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Part of our guide to Is Arrowhead Vine Safe for Dogs? Identification, Symptoms & Next Steps.
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Why Arrowhead Vine is dangerous
Arrowhead vine is an aroid plant with insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. The crystals cause painful irritation when leaves or stems are chewed.
Signs to watch for
Drooling, mouth pain, pawing at the face, lip or tongue swelling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing
Related items
Check the exact item or ingredient before assuming two similar exposures carry the same risk.
What to do next
Keep the packaging or take a clear photo of the plant, note what may be missing, and call for case-specific guidance even if your dog looks normal.
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A closer look at arrowhead vine
Arrowhead vine is an aroid plant with insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. The crystals cause painful irritation when leaves or stems are chewed. The details below use the specific facts for this exposure, rather than treating it like every other plant question.
1. Start with the exact exposure
For a closely related comparison, read Zigzag Plant. A small bite can cause mouth pain and drooling; more material or any breathing or swallowing trouble requires urgent care.
2. Use the facts to decide whether to monitor or call
Another helpful reference is Buckeye. Do not induce vomiting or give food, charcoal, or another product unless a veterinarian or poison specialist directs you. Call your veterinarian or an animal poison control center with the exact product or plant, amount, time, and your dog's weight.
3. If the details are uncertain
Follow the first 10 minutes guide. Keep the packaging or take a clear photo of the plant, note what may be missing, and call for case-specific guidance even if your dog looks normal.
FAQ
A small bite can cause mouth pain and drooling; more material or any breathing or swallowing trouble requires urgent care.
Do not induce vomiting or give food, charcoal, or another product unless a veterinarian or poison specialist directs you.
Call your veterinarian or an animal poison control center with the exact product or plant, amount, time, and your dog's weight.
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control — Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control: toxic and non-toxic plants
- Merck Veterinary Manual: overview of household hazard toxicoses in animals