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Is Anthurium nymphaeifolium toxic to cats?

Anthurium nymphaeifolium

Toxic to cats

Yes — anthurium nymphaeifolium 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 genus Anthurium is ASPCA-listed as toxic, containing insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that cause oral pain, drooling, swelling, and difficulty swallowing if chewed. The large leaves are equally unsafe; keep away from pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate anthurium nymphaeifolium

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

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

Is anthurium nymphaeifolium toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is anthurium nymphaeifolium toxic to cats?

Yes — anthurium nymphaeifolium 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 genus Anthurium is ASPCA-listed as toxic, containing insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that cause oral pain, drooling, swelling, and difficulty swallowing if chewed. The large leaves are equally unsafe; keep away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats anthurium nymphaeifolium?

Toxic to cats and dogs. The genus Anthurium is ASPCA-listed as toxic, containing insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that cause oral pain, drooling, swelling, and difficulty swallowing if chewed. The large leaves are equally unsafe; 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 nymphaeifolium.

What should I do if my cat ate anthurium nymphaeifolium?

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 nymphaeifolium toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to anthurium nymphaeifolium?

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 nymphaeifolium pet-safety