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Is Anchomanes giganteus toxic to cats?

Anchomanes giganteus

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists anchomanes giganteus 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 whose tissues contain insoluble calcium oxalate raphides, the irritant principle the ASPCA cites across aroids. Ingestion can cause oral burning, drooling and vomiting. Treat with caution, keep away from pets, and verify with a vet if ingestion is suspected.

What to do if your cat ate anchomanes giganteus

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

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

Is anchomanes giganteus toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is anchomanes giganteus toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists anchomanes giganteus 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 whose tissues contain insoluble calcium oxalate raphides, the irritant principle the ASPCA cites across aroids. Ingestion can cause oral burning, drooling and vomiting. Treat with caution, keep away from pets, and verify with a vet if ingestion is suspected.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats anchomanes giganteus?

Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but Anchomanes is a member of the Araceae (aroid) family whose tissues contain insoluble calcium oxalate raphides, the irritant principle the ASPCA cites across aroids. Ingestion can cause oral burning, drooling and vomiting. Treat with caution, keep away from pets, and verify with a vet if ingestion 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 giganteus.

What should I do if my cat ate anchomanes giganteus?

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 giganteus toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to anchomanes giganteus?

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 giganteus pet-safety