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Is Balao Anthurium toxic to cats?

Anthurium balaoanum

Toxic to cats

Yes — balao anthurium 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 does not list Anthurium balaoanum individually, but lists genus members (Anthurium scherzeranum, as Flamingo Flower and Tail Flower) as toxic to dogs and cats due to insoluble calcium oxalates; all anthuriums are aroids containing these crystals. Chewing causes oral pain, drooling, swelling and vomiting. Keep away from pets and verify with a vet if ingested.

What to do if your cat ate balao anthurium

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

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

Is balao anthurium toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is balao anthurium toxic to cats?

Yes — balao anthurium 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 does not list Anthurium balaoanum individually, but lists genus members (Anthurium scherzeranum, as Flamingo Flower and Tail Flower) as toxic to dogs and cats due to insoluble calcium oxalates; all anthuriums are aroids containing these crystals. Chewing causes oral pain, drooling, swelling and vomiting. Keep away from pets and verify with a vet if ingested.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats balao anthurium?

Toxic to cats and dogs. The ASPCA does not list Anthurium balaoanum individually, but lists genus members (Anthurium scherzeranum, as Flamingo Flower and Tail Flower) as toxic to dogs and cats due to insoluble calcium oxalates; all anthuriums are aroids containing these crystals. Chewing causes oral pain, drooling, swelling and vomiting. Keep away from pets and verify with a vet if ingested. 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 balao anthurium.

What should I do if my cat ate balao anthurium?

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 balao anthurium toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to balao anthurium?

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 balao anthurium pet-safety