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Is Anthurium 'Black Love' toxic to cats?

Anthurium andraeanum 'Black Love'

Toxic to cats

Yes — anthurium 'black love' 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 (Anthurium). Like other aroids it contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes intense oral pain, drooling, mouth and tongue swelling, and vomiting. Keep out of reach and contact a vet or ASPCA Poison Control if a pet bites it.

What to do if your cat ate anthurium 'black love'

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

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

Is anthurium 'black love' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is anthurium 'black love' toxic to cats?

Yes — anthurium 'black love' 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 (Anthurium). Like other aroids it contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes intense oral pain, drooling, mouth and tongue swelling, and vomiting. Keep out of reach and contact a vet or ASPCA Poison Control if a pet bites it.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats anthurium 'black love'?

ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats and dogs (Anthurium). Like other aroids it contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes intense oral pain, drooling, mouth and tongue swelling, and vomiting. Keep out of reach and contact a vet or ASPCA Poison Control if a pet bites it. 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 'black love'.

What should I do if my cat ate anthurium 'black love'?

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 'black love' toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to anthurium 'black love'?

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 'black love' pet-safety