Is spider plant toxic to dogs?
Chlorophytum comosum
No
No. Spider plant is listed non-toxic to dogs by the ASPCA. Eating a large amount of any plant can still upset a dog's stomach.
If your dog has eaten some
- No specific treatment is needed for the plant itself.
- Watch for vomiting or loose stool, which any plant material can cause in quantity.
- Call your vet if signs persist beyond a day, or if your dog seems unwell in any other way.
What each authority says
What each authority says
- ASPCA
- Non-toxic to cats and dogs
- NC State Extension
- Entry exists and records no poison data.
The other animal
Looking for cats? See is spider plant toxic to cats. Full care details are on the spider plant species entry.
Sources
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control — Chlorophytum comosum Checked 2026-09-11.
- North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox — Chlorophytum comosum (consulted; entry exists and records no poison data.) Checked 2026-09-11.
- Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Plants of the World Online — Chlorophytum comosum Accepted name and family. Checked 2026-09-11.
- Wikidata entity Q1164349 — entity identity, so this record can be matched against other databases.
- Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder — Chlorophytum comosum Cultivation record. Checked 2026-09-11.
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, (888) 426-4435 — emergency line, fee applies
Compiled and edited by Tony Valcarcel · 2026-09-11
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