Pothos?

[orphansparrow]

I've read a few times that Pothos plants are toxic, for example, here:

Birds & More | Toxic Plant List


But then I found this site that lists them as safe:

List of Safe Plants for Your Bird.


I already got rid of a beloved old Pothos of mine because of something I read, but, what I'm wondering is -

What source for safe and toxic plants is most trusted by you all?

Does anyone know specifically about Pothos?

Thank you!

 

[faislaq]

I've only seen pothos listed as toxic to birds and dogs (probably kids, too?) but not sure why -what about it causes what symptoms and in whom. I just don't bring them home, but that means I've never had a favorite. That must really stink. I'm sorry.

 

[iamwhoiam]

Pothos contains insoluble calcium oxalate.
Here's the info: "Insoluble calcium oxalate-containing plants include several types of common plants, including the Araceae family of plants, Dieffenbachia, Calla lily, Arrowhead, Dumbcane, Peace Lily, Philodendron, Pothos, Umbrella Plant, Elephant’s Ear, Chinese Evergreen, and Schefflera. Chewing or biting into these plant releases the crystals which penetrate tissue resulting in injury. When dogs or cats ingest insoluble calcium oxalate-containing plants, clinical signs may be seen immediately and include pawing at face (secondary to oral pain), drooling, foaming, and vomiting. Moderate to severe swelling of the lips, tongue, oral cavity, and upper airway may also be seen, making it difficult to breathe or swallow. Insoluble calcium oxalate-containing plants have a different mechanism of toxicity than soluble calcium oxalate-containing plants (e.g., star fruit, rhubarb, shamrock)."

Although only cats and dogs listed here it is also toxic for birds.

 

[faislaq]

Thank you @iamwhoiam! I always love to know the why.

 

[orphansparrow]

Thank you guys! I've been super busy with school work lately and am missing many replies on here. Thank you!

 

[Jwise096]

Pothos contains insoluble calcium oxalate.
Here's the info: "Insoluble calcium oxalate-containing plants include several types of common plants, including the Araceae family of plants, Dieffenbachia, Calla lily, Arrowhead, Dumbcane, Peace Lily, Philodendron, Pothos, Umbrella Plant, Elephant’s Ear, Chinese Evergreen, and Schefflera. Chewing or biting into these plant releases the crystals which penetrate tissue resulting in injury. When dogs or cats ingest insoluble calcium oxalate-containing plants, clinical signs may be seen immediately and include pawing at face (secondary to oral pain), drooling, foaming, and vomiting. Moderate to severe swelling of the lips, tongue, oral cavity, and upper airway may also be seen, making it difficult to breathe or swallow. Insoluble calcium oxalate-containing plants have a different mechanism of toxicity than soluble calcium oxalate-containing plants (e.g., star fruit, rhubarb, shamrock)."

Although only cats and dogs listed here it is also toxic for birds.

Came on here bc my macaw just tore one of my pothos leaves apart.. what should I do. I am worried now

 

[faislaq]

Came on here bc my macaw just tore one of my pothos leaves apart.. what should I do. I am worried now

I would get him or her to a vet. You could start a thread in the Bird Emergency 911 section, too: Bird Emergency Highway 911

 

[flyzipper]

Cross posted here...

Toxic plants

My one year old Scarlett just tore apart one of my pothos leaves, I have read on here it is toxic. What should I do? He is acting normal now

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