Plant
Dieffenbachia (Dumb Cane)
Contact a vet the same day, sooner if breathing or swallowing looks affected.
ModerateDogsCatsRabbitsBirds
What to do right now
- 1.Rinse the mouth gently with water if the animal will tolerate it
- 2.Remove the plant from reach
- 3.Phone your veterinary practice for advice
- 4.Do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to
Symptoms
- Intense oral pain and drooling
- Pawing at the mouth
- Swelling of the tongue, lips or throat
- Difficulty swallowing
- Vomiting
Details
- Category
- Plant
- Toxicity
- Moderate
- Species affected
- Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, Birds
- Routes of exposure
- Chewing or biting leaves and stems
- Urgency
- Contact a vet the same day, sooner if breathing or swallowing looks affected.
Veterinary treatment
Insoluble calcium oxalate crystals cause immediate mechanical and chemical irritation to soft tissue. Swelling severe enough to threaten the airway needs urgent veterinary care.