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Is Amydrium zippelianum toxic to cats?

Amydrium zippelianum

Toxic to cats

Yes — amydrium zippelianum 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. Toxic to cats and dogs. Amydrium is a genus of the aroid family (Araceae); the ASPCA classifies this family's calcium-oxalate-bearing aroids as toxic. Amydrium is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but all parts contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, so ingestion causes oral pain, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Treat as toxic and verify with a vet on exposure.

What to do if your cat ate amydrium zippelianum

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

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

Is amydrium zippelianum toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is amydrium zippelianum toxic to cats?

Yes — amydrium zippelianum is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Toxic to cats and dogs. Amydrium is a genus of the aroid family (Araceae); the ASPCA classifies this family's calcium-oxalate-bearing aroids as toxic. Amydrium is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but all parts contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, so ingestion causes oral pain, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Treat as toxic and verify with a vet on exposure.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats amydrium zippelianum?

Toxic to cats and dogs. Amydrium is a genus of the aroid family (Araceae); the ASPCA classifies this family's calcium-oxalate-bearing aroids as toxic. Amydrium is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but all parts contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, so ingestion causes oral pain, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Treat as toxic and verify with a vet on exposure. 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 amydrium zippelianum.

What should I do if my cat ate amydrium zippelianum?

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 amydrium zippelianum toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to amydrium zippelianum?

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.

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