Is Monstera Toxic to Cats or Dogs?
Monstera deliciosa
Short answer
Yes. The referenced veterinary poison resources list Monstera as toxic to both cats and dogs. All parts, especially leaves and stems. Contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals.
有毒部位
All parts, especially leaves and stems. Contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals.
誤食症狀
- Oral irritation and intense burning of mouth, tongue, and lips
- Excessive drooling
- Vomiting
- Difficulty swallowing
立即採取措施
- 1Move the pet away from the plant and remove loose plant material from the mouth only if this can be done safely
- 2Do not induce vomiting or give food, milk, medication, or another home remedy unless a veterinarian or animal poison-control professional directs you to do so
- 3Identify the plant and note the approximate amount and time of exposure
- 4Contact a veterinarian or animal poison-control service promptly for advice tailored to the animal and exposure
- 5Seek emergency veterinary care now if breathing or swallowing is difficult, symptoms are severe, or the pet collapses or has a seizure
緊急聯繫
ASPCA動物中毒控制中心: (888) 426-4435
The ASPCA number is a United States service and a consultation fee may apply. Outside the U.S., contact a local veterinarian or animal poison-control service. 如果您的寵物誤食了植物材料，請立即聯繫獸醫。
Lower-risk alternatives
These alternatives are listed as non-toxic by the referenced source, but no houseplant should be treated as edible or completely risk-free.
For growing advice, see the Monstera care guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is Monstera toxic to cats?
Yes. The referenced veterinary poison resources list Monstera as toxic to cats. All parts, especially leaves and stems. Contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Possible signs include oral irritation and intense burning of mouth, tongue, and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting.
Is Monstera toxic to dogs?
Yes. The referenced veterinary poison resources list Monstera as toxic to dogs. All parts, especially leaves and stems. Contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Possible signs include oral irritation and intense burning of mouth, tongue, and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting.
What should I do if my pet chews Monstera?
Move the pet away from the plant and remove loose plant material from the mouth only if this can be done safely Do not induce vomiting or give food, milk, medication, or another home remedy unless a veterinarian or animal poison-control professional directs you to do so Identify the plant and note the approximate amount and time of exposure Contact a veterinarian or animal poison-control service promptly for advice tailored to the animal and exposure Seek emergency veterinary care now if breathing or swallowing is difficult, symptoms are severe, or the pet collapses or has a seizure
Sources and review
Content last reviewed: September 4, 2026
毒性信息參考自ASPCA和其他公開可用的寵物安全數據庫。如果您的寵物誤食了植物材料，請務必諮詢獸醫。