Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema) is an insoluble calcium oxalate plant.
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Why Chinese Evergreen is dangerous
Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema) is an insoluble calcium oxalate plant. Chewing the leaves or stems can irritate the mouth and digestive tract, causing drooling, nausea, retching, or vomiting.
Signs to watch for
Drooling, mouth pain, pawing at the face, nausea, retching, vomiting, swelling, difficulty swallowing
Related items
Check the exact item or ingredient before assuming two similar exposures carry the same risk.
What to do next
Remove loose plant pieces only if safe, keep the plant or a photo for identification, and call for case-specific guidance. Do not induce vomiting.
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A closer look at chinese evergreen
Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema) is an insoluble calcium oxalate plant. Chewing the leaves or stems can irritate the mouth and digestive tract, causing drooling, nausea, retching, or vomiting. 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 Chinaberry. A small chew can cause immediate mouth discomfort. Escalate promptly for tongue or throat swelling, persistent vomiting, swallowing difficulty, or breathing changes.
2. Use the facts to decide whether to monitor or call
Another helpful reference is Cyclamen. 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. Remove loose plant pieces only if safe, keep the plant or a photo for identification, and call for case-specific guidance. Do not induce vomiting.
FAQ
A small chew can cause immediate mouth discomfort. Escalate promptly for tongue or throat swelling, persistent vomiting, swallowing difficulty, or breathing changes.
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