Is Chinese Evergreen toxic to cats and dogs?

Whether Chinese Evergreen is safe for cats and dogs, from the ASPCA's toxic and non-toxic plant list.

Is Chinese Evergreen toxic to cats and dogs?
PlantScientific nameCatsDogsToxic principlesClinical signs
Chinese EvergreenAglaonema modestumToxic to catsToxic to dogsInsoluble calcium oxalatesOral irritation, pain and swelling of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting (not horses), difficulty swallowing

Common questions

Is Chinese Evergreen toxic to cats?
Toxic to cats.
Is Chinese Evergreen toxic to dogs?
Toxic to dogs.
What makes Chinese Evergreen toxic?
Insoluble calcium oxalates.
What are the signs of Chinese Evergreen poisoning?
Oral irritation, pain and swelling of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting (not horses), difficulty swallowing.

Sources

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