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Is Anchomanes difformis toxic to cats?

Anchomanes difformis

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists anchomanes difformis as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but Anchomanes is a member of the Araceae (aroid) family and its tissues are documented to contain insoluble calcium oxalate raphides, the irritant principle the ASPCA flags across aroids. Ingestion can cause oral burning, drooling and vomiting. Treat with caution, keep away from pets, and verify with a vet if chewing is suspected.

What to do if your cat ate anchomanes difformis

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

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

Is anchomanes difformis toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is anchomanes difformis toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists anchomanes difformis as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but Anchomanes is a member of the Araceae (aroid) family and its tissues are documented to contain insoluble calcium oxalate raphides, the irritant principle the ASPCA flags across aroids. Ingestion can cause oral burning, drooling and vomiting. Treat with caution, keep away from pets, and verify with a vet if chewing is suspected.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats anchomanes difformis?

Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but Anchomanes is a member of the Araceae (aroid) family and its tissues are documented to contain insoluble calcium oxalate raphides, the irritant principle the ASPCA flags across aroids. Ingestion can cause oral burning, drooling and vomiting. Treat with caution, keep away from pets, and verify with a vet if chewing is suspected. 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 anchomanes difformis.

What should I do if my cat ate anchomanes difformis?

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 anchomanes difformis toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Anchomanes difformis is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full anchomanes difformis pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to anchomanes difformis?

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 anchomanes difformis pet-safety