Is Chinese Evergreen Poisonous to Cats and Dogs?

Chinese Evergreen

The Chinese Evergreen is poisonous for both cats and dogs.

Typical symptoms include difficulty swallowing, drooling, dyspnea, mouth swelling, oral irritation, renal failure and vomiting.

Chinese Evergreen is a perennial herb that is evergreen with an erect stem and crown of wide leaf blades. They are native to native to humid, shady tropical forest habitat in regions of Asia and New Guinea.

The scientific name for this plant is Aglaonema modestum. Additional name for this plant is Painted Drop-Tongue.

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