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Is Forget's Anthurium toxic to cats?

Anthurium forgetii

Toxic to cats

Yes — forget's 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. The ASPCA lists Anthurium (as Flamingo Flower / Tail Flower, family Araceae) as toxic to both cats and dogs; A. forgetii is not individually listed but belongs to this toxic aroid genus. All parts contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that cause oral pain, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing if chewed. Keep away from pets and children, and call a vet or ASPCA Poison Control if ingested.

What to do if your cat ate forget's anthurium

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

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

Is forget's anthurium toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is forget's anthurium toxic to cats?

Yes — forget's anthurium 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 Flamingo Flower / Tail Flower, family Araceae) as toxic to both cats and dogs; A. forgetii is not individually listed but belongs to this toxic aroid genus. All parts contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that cause oral pain, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing if chewed. Keep away from pets and children, and call a vet or ASPCA Poison Control if ingested.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats forget's anthurium?

The ASPCA lists Anthurium (as Flamingo Flower / Tail Flower, family Araceae) as toxic to both cats and dogs; A. forgetii is not individually listed but belongs to this toxic aroid genus. All parts contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that cause oral pain, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing if chewed. Keep away from pets and children, and call a vet or ASPCA Poison Control 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 forget's anthurium.

What should I do if my cat ate forget's 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 forget's anthurium toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to forget's 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 forget's anthurium pet-safety