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Is Anthurium faustomirandae toxic to cats?

Anthurium faustomirandae

Toxic to cats

Yes — anthurium faustomirandae 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 Anthurium as toxic owing to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Ingestion causes immediate oral burning, intense irritation of the mouth and throat, drooling, oral swelling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.

What to do if your cat ate anthurium faustomirandae

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

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

Is anthurium faustomirandae toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is anthurium faustomirandae toxic to cats?

Yes — anthurium faustomirandae 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 Anthurium as toxic owing to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Ingestion causes immediate oral burning, intense irritation of the mouth and throat, drooling, oral swelling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats anthurium faustomirandae?

Toxic to cats and dogs. The ASPCA classifies Anthurium as toxic owing to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Ingestion causes immediate oral burning, intense irritation of the mouth and throat, 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 faustomirandae.

What should I do if my cat ate anthurium faustomirandae?

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 faustomirandae toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to anthurium faustomirandae?

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 faustomirandae pet-safety