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Is Aglaonema Red toxic to cats?

Aglaonema 'Red Siam'

Toxic to cats

Yes — aglaonema red 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. Toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA. Aglaonema (Chinese evergreen), an aroid, contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes intense oral pain, drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting and difficulty swallowing.

What to do if your cat ate aglaonema red

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move aglaonema red 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 red to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is aglaonema red toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is aglaonema red toxic to cats?

Yes — aglaonema red is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA. Aglaonema (Chinese evergreen), an aroid, contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes intense oral pain, drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting and difficulty swallowing.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats aglaonema red?

Toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA. Aglaonema (Chinese evergreen), an aroid, contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes intense oral pain, drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. 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 red.

What should I do if my cat ate aglaonema red?

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 red toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to aglaonema red?

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 red pet-safety