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Is Anthurium andraeanum 'Shooting Star' toxic to cats?

Anthurium andraeanum 'Shooting Star'

Toxic to cats

Yes — anthurium andraeanum 'shooting star' 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. As an aroid it carries insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; ingestion causes oral irritation, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep away from pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate anthurium andraeanum 'shooting star'

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

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

Is anthurium andraeanum 'shooting star' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is anthurium andraeanum 'shooting star' toxic to cats?

Yes — anthurium andraeanum 'shooting star' 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. As an aroid it carries insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; ingestion causes oral irritation, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep away from pets and children.

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

ASPCA lists Anthurium as toxic to cats and dogs. As an aroid it carries insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; ingestion causes oral irritation, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep away from pets and 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 'shooting star'.

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

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 'shooting star' toxic to dogs too?

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

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

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 'shooting star' pet-safety