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Is Amorphophallus muelleri toxic to cats?

Amorphophallus muelleri

Toxic to cats

Yes — amorphophallus muelleri 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 and foliage contain abundant insoluble calcium oxalate raphides — confirmed in porang flour research as a high-oxalate hazard requiring processing to remove. In pets, chewing causes oral pain, drooling, vomiting and swallowing difficulty. The raw tuber is also unsafe for humans until properly leached and cooked. Treat as toxic.

What to do if your cat ate amorphophallus muelleri

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

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

Is amorphophallus muelleri toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is amorphophallus muelleri toxic to cats?

Yes — amorphophallus muelleri 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 and foliage contain abundant insoluble calcium oxalate raphides — confirmed in porang flour research as a high-oxalate hazard requiring processing to remove. In pets, chewing causes oral pain, drooling, vomiting and swallowing difficulty. The raw tuber is also unsafe for humans until properly leached and cooked. Treat as toxic.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats amorphophallus muelleri?

Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but as an Araceae aroid the corm and foliage contain abundant insoluble calcium oxalate raphides — confirmed in porang flour research as a high-oxalate hazard requiring processing to remove. In pets, chewing causes oral pain, drooling, vomiting and swallowing difficulty. The raw tuber is also unsafe for humans until properly leached and cooked. Treat as toxic. 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 muelleri.

What should I do if my cat ate amorphophallus muelleri?

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 muelleri toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to amorphophallus muelleri?

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 muelleri pet-safety