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Is Alocasia Platyphylla toxic to cats?

Alocasia platyphylla

Toxic to cats

Yes — alocasia platyphylla 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. The leaves and stems contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that cause oral irritation, intense drooling, vomiting, and swallowing difficulty if chewed. Keep this large plant out of pets' reach.

What to do if your cat ate alocasia platyphylla

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

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

Is alocasia platyphylla toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is alocasia platyphylla toxic to cats?

Yes — alocasia platyphylla 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. The leaves and stems contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that cause oral irritation, intense drooling, vomiting, and swallowing difficulty if chewed. Keep this large plant out of pets' reach.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats alocasia platyphylla?

ASPCA lists Alocasia as toxic to cats and dogs. The leaves and stems contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that cause oral irritation, intense drooling, vomiting, and swallowing difficulty if chewed. Keep this large plant out of pets' reach. 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 platyphylla.

What should I do if my cat ate alocasia platyphylla?

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 platyphylla toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to alocasia platyphylla?

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 platyphylla pet-safety