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Is Alocasia Hilo Beauty toxic to cats?

Caladium lindenii 'Hilo Beauty'

Toxic to cats

Yes — alocasia hilo beauty 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. Whether treated as Alocasia or, per current taxonomy, Caladium, the ASPCA lists both genera as toxic due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Chewing causes oral irritation, burning and swelling of the mouth and lips, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep away from pets.

What to do if your cat ate alocasia hilo beauty

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

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

Is alocasia hilo beauty toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is alocasia hilo beauty toxic to cats?

Yes — alocasia hilo beauty 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. Whether treated as Alocasia or, per current taxonomy, Caladium, the ASPCA lists both genera as toxic due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Chewing causes oral irritation, burning and swelling of the mouth and lips, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats alocasia hilo beauty?

Toxic to cats and dogs. Whether treated as Alocasia or, per current taxonomy, Caladium, the ASPCA lists both genera as toxic due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Chewing causes oral irritation, burning and swelling of the mouth and lips, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep away from pets. 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 hilo beauty.

What should I do if my cat ate alocasia hilo beauty?

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 hilo beauty toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to alocasia hilo beauty?

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 alocasia hilo beauty pet-safety