Is Alocasia Silver Dragon toxic to cats?

Yes — alocasia silver dragon 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 Alocasia (Alocasia spp., family Araceae) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. The toxic principle is insoluble calcium oxalate crystals found in all parts of the plant; ingestion can cause oral irritation, intense burning and swelling of the mouth, tongue and lips, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. Keep this plant out of reach of pets.

The ASPCA lists Alocasia (Alocasia spp., family Araceae) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. The toxic principle is insoluble calcium oxalate crystals found in all parts of the plant; ingestion can cause oral irritation, intense burning and swelling of the mouth, tongue and lips, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. Keep this plant out of reach of 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 silver dragon.

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 Silver Dragon is toxic to dogs as well. See the full alocasia silver dragon 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.