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Is Anthurium cutucuense toxic to cats?

Anthurium cutucuense

Toxic to cats

Yes — anthurium cutucuense 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 classifies the genus Anthurium as toxic due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; ingestion causes oral pain, swelling of the mouth and tongue, heavy drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. Handle with care and keep away from curious pets.

What to do if your cat ate anthurium cutucuense

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

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

Is anthurium cutucuense toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is anthurium cutucuense toxic to cats?

Yes — anthurium cutucuense 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 classifies the genus Anthurium as toxic due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; ingestion causes oral pain, swelling of the mouth and tongue, heavy drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. Handle with care and keep away from curious pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats anthurium cutucuense?

Toxic to cats and dogs. The ASPCA classifies the genus Anthurium as toxic due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; ingestion causes oral pain, swelling of the mouth and tongue, heavy drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. Handle with care and keep away from curious pets. 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 cutucuense.

What should I do if my cat ate anthurium cutucuense?

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 cutucuense toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to anthurium cutucuense?

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 cutucuense pet-safety