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Is Amorphophallus prainii toxic to cats?

Amorphophallus prainii

Toxic to cats

Yes — amorphophallus prainii 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. Amorphophallus prainii, like all members of the genus and the wider Araceae family, contains insoluble calcium oxalate raphides in corm, leaf and stem. The species is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the ASPCA classifies directly-listed aroids (e.g. jack-in-the-pulpit, Arisaema) as toxic via insoluble calcium oxalates; treat it as toxic to cats and dogs. Chewing causes intense oral burning, drooling, swelling and vomiting. Keep away from pets and verify with a vet if ingested.

What to do if your cat ate amorphophallus prainii

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

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

Is amorphophallus prainii toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is amorphophallus prainii toxic to cats?

Yes — amorphophallus prainii is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Amorphophallus prainii, like all members of the genus and the wider Araceae family, contains insoluble calcium oxalate raphides in corm, leaf and stem. The species is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the ASPCA classifies directly-listed aroids (e.g. jack-in-the-pulpit, Arisaema) as toxic via insoluble calcium oxalates; treat it as toxic to cats and dogs. Chewing causes intense oral burning, drooling, swelling and vomiting. Keep away from pets and verify with a vet if ingested.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats amorphophallus prainii?

Amorphophallus prainii, like all members of the genus and the wider Araceae family, contains insoluble calcium oxalate raphides in corm, leaf and stem. The species is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the ASPCA classifies directly-listed aroids (e.g. jack-in-the-pulpit, Arisaema) as toxic via insoluble calcium oxalates; treat it as toxic to cats and dogs. Chewing causes intense oral burning, drooling, swelling and vomiting. Keep away from pets and verify with a vet if ingested. 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 prainii.

What should I do if my cat ate amorphophallus prainii?

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 prainii toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to amorphophallus prainii?

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 prainii pet-safety