Contains calcium oxalate crystals. MUST be fully cooked to deactivate. Raw taro causes severe oral irritation.
Dogs
Unsafe
Cats
Unsafe
Risk level
Toxic
Symptoms
Raw: oral burning, drooling, difficulty swallowing, vomiting
What to do now
Never feed raw. Thorough cooking neutralizes crystals. Better to avoid entirely.
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