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Is Anthurium bakeri toxic to cats?

Anthurium bakeri

Toxic to cats

Yes — anthurium bakeri 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. Note the colourful berries are also hazardous; chewing any part causes oral burning, irritation, drooling, oral swelling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.

What to do if your cat ate anthurium bakeri

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

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

Is anthurium bakeri toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is anthurium bakeri toxic to cats?

Yes — anthurium bakeri 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. Note the colourful berries are also hazardous; chewing any part causes oral burning, irritation, drooling, oral swelling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats anthurium bakeri?

Toxic to cats and dogs. The ASPCA lists Anthurium as toxic due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Note the colourful berries are also hazardous; chewing any part causes oral burning, irritation, drooling, 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 bakeri.

What should I do if my cat ate anthurium bakeri?

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 bakeri toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to anthurium bakeri?

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 bakeri pet-safety