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Is Aglaonema Maria toxic to cats?

Aglaonema 'Maria'

Toxic to cats

Yes — aglaonema maria is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. ASPCA classifies Aglaonema (Chinese evergreen) as toxic to cats and dogs. It contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing the leaves causes oral and lip burning, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep out of reach of pets and small children.

What to do if your cat ate aglaonema maria

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move aglaonema maria out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of aglaonema maria to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten aglaonema maria, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is aglaonema maria toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is aglaonema maria toxic to cats?

Yes — aglaonema maria is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA classifies Aglaonema (Chinese evergreen) as toxic to cats and dogs. It contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing the leaves causes oral and lip burning, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep out of reach of pets and small children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats aglaonema maria?

ASPCA classifies Aglaonema (Chinese evergreen) as toxic to cats and dogs. It contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing the leaves causes oral and lip burning, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep out of reach of pets and small children. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to aglaonema maria.

What should I do if my cat ate aglaonema maria?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is aglaonema maria toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Aglaonema Maria is toxic to dogs as well. See the full aglaonema maria pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to aglaonema maria?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full aglaonema maria pet-safety