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Is Chinese evergreen (aglaonema) toxic to dogs?
Toxic. Chewing Chinese evergreen (aglaonema) releases sharp crystals that burn the mouth, causing pain, drooling and vomiting.
If your dog ate or touched this, call your vet or a pet poison line now
United States
Poison lines in other countries: United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand
What to do now
- Call your vet or a pet poison line now.
- Take any plant pieces away and rinse your dog's mouth with water.
- Bring a piece of the plant in a bag, or a photo, to help identify it.
- Go to a vet right away if your dog's mouth or tongue swells or it can't swallow.
Don't
- Don't make your dog vomit unless a vet tells you to.
- Don't give milk, oil, salt or other home remedies unless a vet tells you to.
Signs to watch for
- Pawing at the mouth
- Pain and swelling of the mouth, tongue and lips
- Heavy drooling
- Vomiting
- Trouble swallowing
Why
The plant contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, which are released when it is chewed.
Sources
Guide reviewed 9 October 2026.
General information from the sources above, not a diagnosis. When in doubt, call your vet.