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Is Alocasia Morocco toxic to cats?

Alocasia 'Morocco'

Toxic to cats

Yes — alocasia morocco 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, dogs and horses. It contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes intense oral irritation, drooling, vomiting, oral swelling and difficulty swallowing.

What to do if your cat ate alocasia morocco

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

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

Is alocasia morocco toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is alocasia morocco toxic to cats?

Yes — alocasia morocco 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, dogs and horses. It contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes intense oral irritation, drooling, vomiting, oral swelling and difficulty swallowing.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats alocasia morocco?

ASPCA lists Alocasia as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. It contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes intense oral irritation, drooling, vomiting, oral swelling 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 alocasia morocco.

What should I do if my cat ate alocasia morocco?

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 morocco toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to alocasia morocco?

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 morocco pet-safety