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Is Anthurium toxic to cats?

Anthurium andraeanum

Toxic to cats

Yes — anthurium 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. ASPCA lists Anthurium as toxic to cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalates. Chewing causes oral pain, drooling and difficulty swallowing.

What to do if your cat ate anthurium

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

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

Is anthurium toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is anthurium toxic to cats?

Yes — anthurium is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Anthurium as toxic to cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalates. Chewing causes oral pain, drooling and difficulty swallowing.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats anthurium?

ASPCA lists Anthurium as toxic to cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalates. Chewing causes oral pain, drooling and difficulty swallowing. 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 anthurium.

What should I do if my cat ate anthurium?

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 anthurium toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to anthurium?

Good cat-safe swaps that keep a similar look include bromeliad, guzmania, orchid — all ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs. See the full pet-safe alternatives to anthurium.

Full anthurium pet-safety