ASPCA provides no species-specific poisoning signs for dogs, cats, or horses because its exact entry classifies the plant as non-toxic. An animal can still become unwell after chewing a plant, so do not use this as a symptom forecast.
Norfolk Island pine toxicity
Not listed as toxic to cats and dogs
ASPCA lists Araucaria heterophylla, Norfolk Island pine, as non-toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Keep that result tied to this species.
If the species is uncertain or an animal is ill after ingestion, contact a veterinarian or animal poison service promptly.
Plant coveredAraucaria heterophyllaNorfolk Island pine · indoor container
Contact the correct professional resource without waiting for a home diagnosis
What to do after suspected exposure
Use the listed signs without predicting severity
Possible symptoms
No toxic principle is listed because Araucaria heterophylla is classified as non-toxic. That classification does not mean the plant is edible or harmless to every individual.
Keep the verdict with the named plant and animals
Plants and animals covered
- Plant covered
- Use Araucaria heterophylla for Norfolk Island pine, Australian pine, or house pine. Keep this answer tied to that species, not every Araucaria or another conifer sold as a pine.
- Animals covered
- ASPCA lists Araucaria heterophylla as non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. That record does not establish safety for other animals or people.
Dose, severity and outcome may remain unknown
What this guide cannot tell you
Sources
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew - Plants of the World OnlineTaxonomy; accepted name; classification
- ASPCA Animal Poison ControlScientific name; non-toxicity to dogs, cats and horses; toxic principle