Ezina · A Field Manual for Plant Care · United States Vol. I · Ed. 2027 · Proof copy

§ Toxic plants · Araceae · Checked Oct 2026

Is satin pothos toxic to cats and dogs?

Yes. Satin pothos (Scindapsus pictus) is toxic to cats and dogs, according to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. Plant Smart rates its effects Mild, level 1 of 4.

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Satin pothos (Scindapsus pictus)
Photo: Kor!An (Корзун Андрей), CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

§ 010 · Signs

What to watch for

Signs include mouth irritation, drooling, vomiting and trouble swallowing. Signs can start within hours; some take a day or more to show.

§ 020 · If it happened

What to do if your pet ate it

Call your vet or a pet poison hotline straight away, even if your pet seems fine: the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, (888) 426-4435, or Pet Poison Helpline, (855) 764-7661. Both are open 24 hours and charge a fee. Have the plant or a photo of it to hand, and don’t make your pet vomit unless a vet tells you to.

§ 030 · Same family

Other Araceae plants toxic to pets

Satin pothos belongs to the Araceae family. ASPCA lists these relatives too.

§ 040 · Questions

Questions about satin pothos and pets

Is satin pothos toxic to cats?

Yes. ASPCA lists satin pothos as toxic to cats.

Is satin pothos toxic to dogs?

Yes. ASPCA lists satin pothos as toxic to dogs.

What happens if my pet eats satin pothos?

Signs include mouth irritation, drooling, vomiting and trouble swallowing. Plant Smart rates it Mild, level 1 of 4.

What should I do if my pet ate it?

Call your vet or a pet poison hotline right away, even before signs appear: the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435, or Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661. Both charge a fee. Have the plant, or a photo of it, to hand.

Changes

5 Oct 2026: page drafted.

Sources

ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center: Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List.

Plant Smart: Plant Smart: plants toxic to pets.

Photo: Kor!An (Корзун Андрей), CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons, source.

Checked Oct 2026.