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Is Anthurium arisaemoides toxic to cats?

Anthurium arisaemoides

Toxic to cats

Yes — anthurium arisaemoides 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. Toxic to cats and dogs. The ASPCA lists Anthurium as toxic due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals found throughout aroids. Chewing causes oral burning and irritation, drooling, pawing at the mouth, oral swelling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.

What to do if your cat ate anthurium arisaemoides

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

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

Is anthurium arisaemoides toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is anthurium arisaemoides toxic to cats?

Yes — anthurium arisaemoides is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Toxic to cats and dogs. The ASPCA lists Anthurium as toxic due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals found throughout aroids. Chewing causes oral burning and irritation, drooling, pawing at the mouth, oral swelling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats anthurium arisaemoides?

Toxic to cats and dogs. The ASPCA lists Anthurium as toxic due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals found throughout aroids. Chewing causes oral burning and irritation, drooling, pawing at the mouth, oral swelling, vomiting, 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 arisaemoides.

What should I do if my cat ate anthurium arisaemoides?

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 arisaemoides toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to anthurium arisaemoides?

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 arisaemoides pet-safety