The green or marbled pothos plant, a popular selection for newbie gardeners, is toxic to pets, specifically cats and dogs. Epipremnum aureum is also known as golden pothos, devil’s ivy, and taro vine. No matter its name, pothos and pets don’t mix. Is Pothos Pet Friendly? Learn About Pothos’ Pet Toxicity The offending toxins are insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, which are found in the leaves and stems of pothos. When a pet bites or chews into the foliage, the crystals are released and can cause burning and irritation of the mouth, drooling, vomiting, decreased appetite, and difficulty swallowing. Any plant, even those labeled as non-toxic, has the potential to upset the inner workings of Phido, so take care to keep all plants away from pets. Pothos and Pets: Is Pothos Toxic to Pets? Pothos is an easy-care plant, a favorite of office workers and touted as a great beginner plant. […]
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