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Is Anthurium Kunthii toxic to cats?

Anthurium kunthii

Toxic to cats

Yes — anthurium kunthii 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 toxic to cats and dogs. Like all anthuriums it contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes oral pain, drooling, intense mouth and tongue irritation, difficulty swallowing and vomiting. Keep away from pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate anthurium kunthii

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

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

Is anthurium kunthii toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is anthurium kunthii toxic to cats?

Yes — anthurium kunthii 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 toxic to cats and dogs. Like all anthuriums it contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes oral pain, drooling, intense mouth and tongue irritation, difficulty swallowing and vomiting. Keep away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats anthurium kunthii?

The ASPCA lists Anthurium as toxic to cats and dogs. Like all anthuriums it contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes oral pain, drooling, intense mouth and tongue irritation, difficulty swallowing and vomiting. Keep away from pets and children. 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 kunthii.

What should I do if my cat ate anthurium kunthii?

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 kunthii toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to anthurium kunthii?

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 kunthii pet-safety