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Is Anthurium Nigrolaminum toxic to cats?

Anthurium nigrolaminum

Toxic to cats

Yes — anthurium nigrolaminum 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. Anthurium is on the ASPCA toxic-plant list (genus Anthurium, family Araceae) due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Ingestion causes oral irritation and burning, drooling, vomiting, pawing at the mouth and difficulty swallowing. Keep out of reach of pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate anthurium nigrolaminum

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

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

Is anthurium nigrolaminum toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is anthurium nigrolaminum toxic to cats?

Yes — anthurium nigrolaminum 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. Anthurium is on the ASPCA toxic-plant list (genus Anthurium, family Araceae) due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Ingestion causes oral irritation and burning, drooling, vomiting, pawing at the mouth and difficulty swallowing. Keep out of reach of pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats anthurium nigrolaminum?

Toxic to cats and dogs. Anthurium is on the ASPCA toxic-plant list (genus Anthurium, family Araceae) due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Ingestion causes oral irritation and burning, drooling, vomiting, pawing at the mouth and difficulty swallowing. Keep out of reach of 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 nigrolaminum.

What should I do if my cat ate anthurium nigrolaminum?

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 nigrolaminum toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to anthurium nigrolaminum?

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 nigrolaminum pet-safety