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If your cat ate splendid anthurium — do this now

  1. Take the plant away and clear any pieces from their mouth.
  2. Do not induce vomiting unless told to by a professional.
  3. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 now.

Splendid Anthurium is toxic to cats (ASPCA).

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My cat ate Splendid Anthurium — what to do

Step by step

  1. Take splendid anthurium away and remove any plant material from your cat's mouth so they cannot eat more.
  2. Note roughly how much was eaten and when — this helps the vet judge the risk.
  3. Do NOT induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist tells you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 (a consultation fee may apply) and follow their advice.
  5. Watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or lethargy, and bring a leaf or photo to the appointment.

This is general guidance, not veterinary advice. Pets vary, and a reaction may be to soil, fertiliser, or pesticide as well as the plant. When in doubt, call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435.

My cat ate splendid anthurium — FAQ

Is splendid anthurium poisonous to cats?

Yes — the ASPCA lists Splendid Anthurium (Anthurium splendidum) as toxic to cats. Toxic to cats and dogs. Anthurium splendidum is not individually named in the ASPCA database, but the genus is not clean: the ASPCA lists Anthurium (as "Flamingo Flower," Anthurium scherzeranum, and "Tail Flower") as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, with insoluble calcium oxalates as the toxic principle. As an aroid in the same genus it should be treated as toxic; keep it away from pets and verify with your vet if ingestion is suspected.

How serious is it if my cat ate splendid anthurium?

Splendid Anthurium is toxic to cats and reactions can be significant, so treat any ingestion as urgent. Call your vet or poison control on (888) 426-4435 straight away rather than waiting to see if symptoms develop.

What symptoms should I watch for?

Signs usually appear soon after chewing: drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy. Toxic to cats and dogs. Anthurium splendidum is not individually named in the ASPCA database, but the genus is not clean: the ASPCA lists Anthurium (as "Flamingo Flower," Anthurium scherzeranum, and "Tail Flower") as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, with insoluble calcium oxalates as the toxic principle. As an aroid in the same genus it should be treated as toxic; keep it away from pets and verify with your vet if ingestion is suspected. Any worsening or persistent symptoms warrant an immediate vet visit.

Should I make my cat vomit?

No — do not induce vomiting unless a vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center specifically tells you to. The wrong action can make things worse. Call (888) 426-4435 and follow professional advice.

How do I stop this happening again?

Keep splendid anthurium well out of reach, or swap it for an ASPCA non-toxic plant — see the best cats-safe plants list.

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