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Is Alocasia Gageana toxic to cats?

Alocasia gageana

Toxic to cats

Yes — alocasia gageana 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 lists Alocasia as toxic to cats and dogs. Leaves contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes intense oral burning, drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. Keep away from pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate alocasia gageana

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

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

Is alocasia gageana toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is alocasia gageana toxic to cats?

Yes — alocasia gageana is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Alocasia as toxic to cats and dogs. Leaves contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes intense oral burning, drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. Keep away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats alocasia gageana?

ASPCA lists Alocasia as toxic to cats and dogs. Leaves contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes intense oral burning, drooling, pawing at the mouth, 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 gageana.

What should I do if my cat ate alocasia gageana?

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 alocasia gageana toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to alocasia gageana?

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.

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