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Is Flamingo Flower Toxic to Dogs?

☠️ ToxicSeverity: Mild
✅ Cross-checked against veterinary poison-control guidance · Oct 2026 audit
⚠️ Educational info only. If your pet just chewed something and looks unwell, skip the reading and call your vet or Pet Poison Helpline (US): (855) 764-7661.
Yes, flamingo flowers are toxic to dogs. Any chew releases calcium oxalate crystals that sting the mouth and upset the stomach.

Also known as: Anthurium, Flamingo Lily, Tail Flower, Laceleaf · Anthurium andraeanum

What makes it toxic

Insoluble calcium oxalate raphides in leaves, stems and the colorful spathe, which embed in oral tissue on contact and cause rapid inflammation.

Warning signs to watch for

Immediate drooling, lip swelling, mouth pawing, retching or vomiting. Signs peak within the first hour and usually fade within a day.

What to do if your dog eats it

Flush the mouth with water, remove plant material and offer water or ice. Call your vet if vomiting repeats or swelling spreads toward the throat.

Common questions

My puppy bit the red flower — should I worry?

Expect drooling and discomfort rather than danger. Rinse the mouth and monitor; a vet call is wise if the puppy keeps vomiting.

Is anthurium safe around large dogs?

Bigger dogs eat less per kilogram, but the crystals act on contact at any dose. It is not a pet-safe plant.

More plants checked for dogs

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This page is general educational information, not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. Every pet is different — if your animal ate something concerning, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline right away. Checking what your pet can eat? Visit our sister site SafeOrToxic.