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Is Anthurium andraeanum 'Cheers' toxic to cats?

Anthurium andraeanum 'Cheers'

Toxic to cats

Yes — anthurium andraeanum 'cheers' 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 (flamingo flower) as toxic to cats and dogs. Insoluble calcium oxalate crystals cause oral irritation, intense drooling, mouth swelling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing if chewed. Keep it away from pets and small children.

What to do if your cat ate anthurium andraeanum 'cheers'

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

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

Is anthurium andraeanum 'cheers' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is anthurium andraeanum 'cheers' toxic to cats?

Yes — anthurium andraeanum 'cheers' 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 (flamingo flower) as toxic to cats and dogs. Insoluble calcium oxalate crystals cause oral irritation, intense drooling, mouth swelling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing if chewed. Keep it away from pets and small children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats anthurium andraeanum 'cheers'?

ASPCA lists Anthurium (flamingo flower) as toxic to cats and dogs. Insoluble calcium oxalate crystals cause oral irritation, intense drooling, mouth swelling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing if chewed. Keep it away from pets and small children. 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 andraeanum 'cheers'.

What should I do if my cat ate anthurium andraeanum 'cheers'?

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 andraeanum 'cheers' toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to anthurium andraeanum 'cheers'?

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 anthurium andraeanum 'cheers' pet-safety