Sago palm, pothos, aloe, tulips, azaleas and oleander are among the plants listed as toxic to dogs. The ASPCA and the FDA disagree on true lilies and daylilies for dogs, so keep them away; they’re deadly to cats.
Its common name, such as Easter lily, pothos or snake plant.
Is this plant toxic?
Type a plant, or pick one: true lilies (Lilium), daylilies (Hemerocallis), peace lily, pothos (devil's ivy), spider plant.
Lilies and dogs
The ASPCA lists most true lilies and the orange daylily as non-toxic to dogs, but the FDA’s list of plants dangerous to pets includes true lilies and daylilies. With the sources split, don’t let your dog eat them. The FDA also lists the gloriosa lily as dangerous to pets, so keep your dog away from any lily you can’t identify. Peace lily, calla lily and lily of the valley are different plants, and each is toxic to dogs. In a home with a cat as well, every true lily and daylily has to go: they cause kidney failure in cats.
Plants toxic to dogs
| Plant | What the sources say |
|---|---|
| Peace lily | The ASPCA lists peace lily as toxic to dogs and cats. It isn’t a true lily; the ASPCA lists oral irritation, excessive drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. |
| Calla lily | The ASPCA lists calla lily as toxic to dogs and cats. It isn’t a true lily; the ASPCA lists intense burning and irritation of the mouth, drooling and vomiting. |
| Lily of the valley | The ASPCA lists lily of the valley as toxic to dogs, cats and horses. It isn’t a true lily; the ASPCA lists vomiting, irregular heart beat, low blood pressure, disorientation, coma and seizures. |
| Gloriosa lily | The FDA lists the gloriosa lily among plants that can be dangerous to pets. |
| Sago palm | The ASPCA, Pet Poison Helpline and the FDA list sago palm as toxic to dogs and cats. Pet Poison Helpline says any part can poison, especially the seeds, and the ASPCA lists liver failure and death. |
| Pothos (devil's ivy) | The ASPCA and the FDA list golden pothos as toxic to dogs and cats. The ASPCA lists oral irritation, excessive drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. |
| Aloe vera | The ASPCA and the FDA list aloe vera as toxic to dogs and cats. |
| Tulips | The ASPCA and the FDA list tulips as toxic to dogs and cats. The ASPCA says the bulb holds the most toxin. |
| Hyacinths | The FDA lists hyacinths among plants that can be dangerous to pets, especially the bulbs. |
| Azaleas and rhododendrons | The ASPCA and the FDA list azaleas and rhododendrons as toxic to dogs and cats. The ASPCA lists vomiting, diarrhea, weakness and cardiac failure. |
| Oleander | The ASPCA and the FDA list oleander as toxic to dogs and cats. The ASPCA lists drooling, abdominal pain, diarrhea, depression and death. |
| Poinsettia | The ASPCA and the FDA list poinsettia as toxic to dogs. The ASPCA says it irritates the mouth and stomach and sometimes causes vomiting, but calls it generally over-rated in toxicity. |
| Monstera (Swiss cheese plant) | The ASPCA lists monstera, filed as cutleaf philodendron, as toxic to dogs and cats. It lists oral irritation, excessive drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. |
| Snake plant | The ASPCA and the FDA list snake plant (mother-in-law’s tongue) as toxic to dogs and cats. The ASPCA lists nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. |
| Jade plant | The ASPCA lists jade plant as toxic to dogs and cats. It lists vomiting, depression and incoordination. |
| Philodendron | The ASPCA and the FDA list philodendrons as toxic to dogs and cats. |
| English ivy | The ASPCA and the FDA list English ivy as toxic to dogs and cats. The ASPCA says the leaves are more toxic than the berries. |
| Daffodils | The ASPCA and the FDA list daffodils as toxic to dogs and cats. The ASPCA says the bulbs are the most poisonous part. |
| Chrysanthemums | The ASPCA and the FDA list chrysanthemums as toxic to dogs and cats. The ASPCA lists vomiting, diarrhea, hypersalivation, incoordination and dermatitis. |
| Mint | The ASPCA lists mint as toxic to dogs, cats and horses. It lists vomiting and diarrhea with large ingestions. |
| Tomato plants and green tomatoes | The ASPCA and Pet Poison Helpline list the tomato plant as toxic to dogs, and VCA warns against green tomatoes. Only the ripe fruit is non-toxic. |
| Amaryllis | The FDA lists amaryllis among plants that can be dangerous to pets. |
| Hydrangea | The FDA lists hydrangea among plants that can be dangerous to pets. |
| Kalanchoe | The FDA lists kalanchoe among plants that can be dangerous to pets. |
| Cyclamen | The FDA lists cyclamen among plants that can be dangerous to pets. |
| Foxglove | The FDA lists foxglove among plants that can be dangerous to pets. |
| Yew | The FDA lists yew among plants that can be dangerous to pets. |
| Schefflera (umbrella tree) | The FDA lists schefflera among plants that can be dangerous to pets. |
| Hibiscus | The FDA lists hibiscus among plants that can be dangerous to pets. |
Plants listed as non-toxic
Non-toxic means the ASPCA doesn’t list the plant as poisonous to dogs. It doesn’t make the plant a food. Before you bring home a plant that isn’t in either table, look it up in the ASPCA’s plant database or ask your vet.
| Plant | What the sources say |
|---|---|
| Spider plant | The ASPCA lists spider plant as non-toxic to dogs and cats. |
| Rosemary | The ASPCA lists rosemary as non-toxic to dogs, cats and horses. |
| Basil | The ASPCA lists basil as non-toxic to dogs and cats. |
No clear source: keep them away
| Plant | What the sources say |
|---|---|
| True lilies (Lilium) | The ASPCA lists most true lilies as non-toxic to dogs, with no dog line for the Asiatic lily, but the FDA lists true lilies among plants that can be dangerous to pets. With the sources split, keep dogs away from them. They’re deadly to cats. |
| Daylilies (Hemerocallis) | The ASPCA covers only the orange daylily, which it lists as non-toxic to dogs, and the FDA lists daylilies among plants that can be dangerous to pets. Daylilies are deadly to cats. |
If your dog chewed a plant
Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, (888) 426-4435, open around the clock. A consultation fee may apply. Pet Poison Helpline is on (855) 764-7661; a fee may apply there too. Bring the plant, or its label, so the vet knows what it was.