Is Swiss Cheese Plant toxic to cats and dogs?

Whether Swiss Cheese Plant is safe for cats and dogs, from the ASPCA's toxic and non-toxic plant list.

Is Swiss Cheese Plant toxic to cats and dogs?
PlantScientific nameCatsDogsToxic principlesClinical signs
Swiss Cheese PlantMonstera deliciosaToxic to catsToxic to dogsInsoluble calcium oxalatesOral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing.

Common questions

Is Swiss Cheese Plant toxic to cats?
Toxic to cats.
Is Swiss Cheese Plant toxic to dogs?
Toxic to dogs.
What makes Swiss Cheese Plant toxic?
Insoluble calcium oxalates.
What are the signs of Swiss Cheese Plant poisoning?
Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing.

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