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My dog ate a dead philodendron leaf. Is it dangerous?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 1 year and 3 months old | 12 lbs

Dog of 12 lbs ate dead leaf of philadrium plant

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Sara Farmer, DVM

Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 26th, 2017

I am unable to find a plant called philadrium and assume you meant philodendron. This plant contains calcium oxalate crystals that can cause irritation to the mouth and stomach if ingested. A dead leaf probably has little calcium oxalate and the risk for toxicity would be low. If Molly's mouth seems irritated, or if she's drooling or she vomits I'd recommend seeing a veterinarian. If you were talking about a different plant you can repost your question with the scientific name (Genus and species).
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