Is Taro toxic to cats?

Yes. Taro is toxic to cats (moderately toxic). Signs can include drooling, oral pain.

Is Taro toxic to dogs?

Yes. Taro is toxic to dogs (moderately toxic).

What are the symptoms of Taro poisoning in pets?

Reported signs include drooling, oral pain. Contact your vet if ingestion is suspected.

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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	Toxic · Moderately toxic
🐶 Dogs	Toxic · Moderately toxic
🧑 Humans	Toxic · 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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Which Taro plants does this cover?

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 ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888-426-4435) right away.

Based on Leafy's botanical safety database (genus-level classification).

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