Plant safety record
Chinese Evergreen
Aglaonema spp.
Image identity: The photograph shows Aglaonema commutatum, a representative species image for this Aglaonema spp. record.
Cats
TOXIC
Chinese Evergreen is toxic within this governed scope.
Dogs
TOXIC
Chinese Evergreen is toxic within this governed scope.
Quick answer
Chinese Evergreen is toxic to both cats and dogs within the Aglaonema scope. Listed effects include mouth irritation, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing.
Plant identity
Scientific identity: Aglaonema spp.
Identity level: genus-level
Also called: Aglaonema, Red Aglaonema, Silver Bay Aglaonema, Chinese Evergreen
Safety for cats and dogs
For cats: Chinese Evergreen is toxic within this governed scope.
For dogs: Chinese Evergreen is toxic within this governed scope.
Supported toxic principle: insoluble calcium oxalates
What can happen
Possible signs: oral irritation, mouth pain and swelling, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.
If ingestion is suspected, remove access to the plant and contact a veterinarian or animal poison-control service for case-specific advice.
Identity clarification
Aglaonema is a separate identity; cultivar names are aliases only.