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Is Taro (Colocasia) Toxic to Cats & Dogs?
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Taro 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 Taro, reported signs include:
- drooling
- oral pain
Most affected parts: all parts.
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This applies across the Colocasia genus (22 species in our database), including: Colocasia adiana, Colocasia affinis, Colocasia boyceana, Colocasia coryli, Colocasia dibangensis, Colocasia esculenta, Colocasia fallax, Colocasia flavicornis, Colocasia fontanesii, Colocasia hassanii, Colocasia kachinensis, Colocasia lihengiae….
Important: General reference information, not veterinary advice. If your pet has eaten Taro, contact your vet or a pet poison control center right away.
Based on Leafy's botanical safety database (genus-level classification).