15 Deadly Toxic Plants to Cats and Dogs

11. Pothos

Also known as Golden Pothos, Araceae, Marble Queen, Scindapus spp., Devil’s ivy.  

This leafy plant is poisonous to both cats and dogs, with mild to moderate toxic reactions.

This plant contains calcium oxalate crystals in both the stem and leaves, which are released when the plant is chewed, causing injury to the mouth tissue.

The Pothos is a popular houseplant belonging to the Araceae family.

Effects can include pain and swelling of the mouth, lips, tongue, and throat, excess drooling and foaming, vomiting, loss of appetite, difficulty swallowing, and trouble breathing.

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