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Is Anthurium jenmanii toxic to cats?

Anthurium jenmanii

Toxic to cats

Yes — anthurium jenmanii 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 due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; ingestion causes oral irritation, swelling of the mouth and tongue, intense drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. Keep this plant out of reach of pets and wash hands after handling cut tissue.

What to do if your cat ate anthurium jenmanii

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

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

Is anthurium jenmanii toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is anthurium jenmanii toxic to cats?

Yes — anthurium jenmanii 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 due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; ingestion causes oral irritation, swelling of the mouth and tongue, intense drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. Keep this plant out of reach of pets and wash hands after handling cut tissue.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats anthurium jenmanii?

Toxic to cats and dogs. The ASPCA classifies Anthurium as toxic due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; ingestion causes oral irritation, swelling of the mouth and tongue, intense drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. Keep this plant out of reach of pets and wash hands after handling cut tissue. 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 jenmanii.

What should I do if my cat ate anthurium jenmanii?

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 jenmanii toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to anthurium jenmanii?

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 jenmanii pet-safety