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Is Anthurium besseae aff. (Dark Velvet) toxic to cats?

Anthurium besseae aff.

Toxic to cats

Yes — anthurium besseae aff. (dark velvet) 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. The ASPCA lists Anthurium as toxic to cats, dogs and horses, with insoluble calcium oxalates as the toxic principle. Although A. besseae aff. is not individually named, it is an Anthurium aroid, so treat it as toxic. Chewing can cause oral pain, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing; keep it out of reach and consult a vet if ingested.

What to do if your cat ate anthurium besseae aff. (dark velvet)

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move anthurium besseae aff. (dark velvet) 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 besseae aff. (dark velvet) to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is anthurium besseae aff. (dark velvet) toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is anthurium besseae aff. (dark velvet) toxic to cats?

Yes — anthurium besseae aff. (dark velvet) is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists Anthurium as toxic to cats, dogs and horses, with insoluble calcium oxalates as the toxic principle. Although A. besseae aff. is not individually named, it is an Anthurium aroid, so treat it as toxic. Chewing can cause oral pain, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing; keep it out of reach and consult a vet if ingested.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats anthurium besseae aff. (dark velvet)?

The ASPCA lists Anthurium as toxic to cats, dogs and horses, with insoluble calcium oxalates as the toxic principle. Although A. besseae aff. is not individually named, it is an Anthurium aroid, so treat it as toxic. Chewing can cause oral pain, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing; keep it out of reach and consult 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 anthurium besseae aff. (dark velvet).

What should I do if my cat ate anthurium besseae aff. (dark velvet)?

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 besseae aff. (dark velvet) toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Anthurium besseae aff. (Dark Velvet) is toxic to dogs as well. See the full anthurium besseae aff. (dark velvet) pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to anthurium besseae aff. (dark velvet)?

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 besseae aff. (dark velvet) pet-safety