Is Alocasia Dragon Scale toxic to cats?

Yes — alocasia dragon scale is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists the genus Alocasia (Araceae family) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. The Dragon Scale cultivar is not named individually, but it belongs to this toxic genus. The toxic principle is insoluble calcium oxalates (needle-like raphide crystals); chewing causes oral irritation, intense burning, drooling, swelling of the mouth and tongue, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. Keep away from pets and children.

The ASPCA lists the genus Alocasia (Araceae family) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. The Dragon Scale cultivar is not named individually, but it belongs to this toxic genus. The toxic principle is insoluble calcium oxalates (needle-like raphide crystals); chewing causes oral irritation, intense burning, drooling, swelling of the mouth and tongue, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. Keep away from pets and 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 alocasia dragon scale.

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.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Alocasia Dragon Scale is toxic to dogs as well. See the full alocasia dragon scale pet-safety guide for both species.

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.