Is 10,000-year-old green plant poisonous to cats or dogs?
Chinese Evergreen — Cats: Poisonous · Dogs: Poisonous · Moderate severity If pets eat the leaves Rinse the mouth with clean water and take it to the veterinarian. This is because the calcium oxalate crystals in the leaves cause swelling and irritation in the mouth.
Other names: Kaewkanchana, Agonima
English nameChinese Evergreen
Scientific nameAglaonema modestum
catToxic
dogToxic
Symptoms that may be experienced
- Irritation in the mouth
- Mouth, tongue, and lips swollen and painful
- I'm drooling a lot.
- Vomiting
- Difficulty swallowing
What should I do?
If pets eat the leaves Rinse the mouth with clean water and take it to the veterinarian. This is because the calcium oxalate crystals in the leaves cause swelling and irritation in the mouth.
Used for making preliminary decisions. not a judgment If you eat the plant or have any unusual symptoms, contactAnimal clinic 24 hrs.or veterinarian immediately
Last checked 2026-07-02