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Is Elephant Ear (Alocasia) Toxic to Cats & Dogs?
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Elephant Ear is toxic to cats and dogs.
Severity : Moderately toxic
| Who | Safety |
|---|---|
| 🐱 Cats | Moderately toxic |
| 🐶 Dogs | Moderately toxic |
| 🧑 Humans | Moderately toxic |
Symptoms in pets
If a cat or dog chews or ingests Elephant Ear, reported signs include:
- drooling
- dysphagia
- oral pain
Most affected parts: all parts.
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This applies across the Alocasia genus (112 species in our database), including: Alocasia acuminata, Alocasia aequiloba, Alocasia alba, Alocasia amazonica, Alocasia arifolia, Alocasia atropurpurea, Alocasia augustiana, Alocasia azlanii, Alocasia bachii, Alocasia baginda, Alocasia balgooyi, Alocasia beccarii….
Important: General reference information, not veterinary advice. If your pet has eaten Elephant Ear, contact your vet or a pet poison control center right away.
Based on Leafy's botanical safety database (genus-level classification).