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Is Anthurium Andreanum toxic to cats?

Anthurium andreanum

Toxic to cats

Yes — anthurium andreanum 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-listed as toxic to cats and dogs. Like all Anthurium and other aroids, it contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing releases them and causes oral pain, intense drooling, mouth and tongue swelling, difficulty swallowing and vomiting. Keep well out of reach of pets.

What to do if your cat ate anthurium andreanum

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

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

Is anthurium andreanum toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is anthurium andreanum toxic to cats?

Yes — anthurium andreanum is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats and dogs. Like all Anthurium and other aroids, it contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing releases them and causes oral pain, intense drooling, mouth and tongue swelling, difficulty swallowing and vomiting. Keep well out of reach of pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats anthurium andreanum?

ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats and dogs. Like all Anthurium and other aroids, it contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing releases them and causes oral pain, intense drooling, mouth and tongue swelling, difficulty swallowing and vomiting. Keep well out of reach of pets. 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 andreanum.

What should I do if my cat ate anthurium andreanum?

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 andreanum toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to anthurium andreanum?

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 andreanum pet-safety