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Is Amorphophallus campanulatus toxic to cats?

Amorphophallus campanulatus

Toxic to cats

Yes — amorphophallus campanulatus 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. Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but as an Araceae aroid the corm, petiole and leaf contain insoluble calcium oxalate raphides. In cats and dogs, chewing causes oral burning, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. The tuber is a human food only after thorough boiling/cooking to break down the oxalates; raw tissue is acrid and unsafe. Treat as toxic to pets.

What to do if your cat ate amorphophallus campanulatus

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

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

Is amorphophallus campanulatus toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is amorphophallus campanulatus toxic to cats?

Yes — amorphophallus campanulatus is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but as an Araceae aroid the corm, petiole and leaf contain insoluble calcium oxalate raphides. In cats and dogs, chewing causes oral burning, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. The tuber is a human food only after thorough boiling/cooking to break down the oxalates; raw tissue is acrid and unsafe. Treat as toxic to pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats amorphophallus campanulatus?

Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but as an Araceae aroid the corm, petiole and leaf contain insoluble calcium oxalate raphides. In cats and dogs, chewing causes oral burning, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. The tuber is a human food only after thorough boiling/cooking to break down the oxalates; raw tissue is acrid and unsafe. Treat as toxic to 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 amorphophallus campanulatus.

What should I do if my cat ate amorphophallus campanulatus?

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 amorphophallus campanulatus toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Amorphophallus campanulatus is toxic to dogs as well. See the full amorphophallus campanulatus pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to amorphophallus campanulatus?

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 amorphophallus campanulatus pet-safety