Heartleaf philodendron is toxic for dogs
Philodendron scandens 
The heartleaf philodendron is an evergreen and non-hardy climbing plant that belongs to the Araceae family. Its leaves are elongated and heart-shaped, some may have light yellow patterns. Because of its attractive leaves, it is a popular houseplant.
But be careful: all parts of the heartleaf philodendron are poisonous, especially the water in the pot. Philodendron contains oxalates and oxalic acids that can severely damage your dog's kidneys.
What should I do if my dog ate Heartleaf philodendron?
How toxic is Heartleaf philodendron?
| Toxicity: | (toxic) |
| Toxic parts: | All parts of the heartleaf philodendron are poisonous, especially the water in the pot. |
| Toxic time: | winter, spring, summer, autumn |
| Antidote: | Unknown |
If your dog shows symptoms of poisoning, it is always an emergency! Time is critical for your dog's life. You should immediately call your vet or the animal emergency services and make sure that a vet is on site and then go there immediately. For the treatment, it helps the vet a lot to know what your dog has ingested.
Occurrence Heartleaf philodendron
| Plant species: | Indoor plant |
| Occurrence: | Indoor |
| Areas: | - |
| Flowering time: | - |
| Fruit ripening: | - |
Symptoms
The following symptoms may occur in case of poisoning with the heartleaf philodendron:
- increased salivation
- irritation and swelling of the mucous membrane of the mouth after contact
- later shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain and diarrhoea
- in case of very severe poisoning, heart and kidney problems (increased urination up to failure of urination)
Treatment
While in acute poisoning it is often advisable to try to remove the poison from the body, this is not advisable in the case of heartleaf philodendron, as the poison irritates the mucous membranes and can lead to shortness of breath.
In the case of poisoning with heartleaf philodendron, the vet will cool and treat irritated areas, give calcium-containing drinks or even food and administer painkillers.
Monitoring of heart and kidney function are other possible therapies.
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