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Is Fingers Anthurium toxic to cats?

Anthurium pedatoradiatum

Toxic to cats

Yes — fingers 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. Toxic to cats and dogs. Anthurium pedatoradiatum is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but it is an aroid (family Araceae) containing insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, and the ASPCA lists other Anthurium species such as Anthurium scherzeranum (Flamingo Flower) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses. Chewing can cause oral pain, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep away from pets and verify with your vet if ingestion is suspected.

What to do if your cat ate fingers anthurium

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

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

Is fingers anthurium toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is fingers anthurium toxic to cats?

Yes — fingers anthurium 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 pedatoradiatum is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but it is an aroid (family Araceae) containing insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, and the ASPCA lists other Anthurium species such as Anthurium scherzeranum (Flamingo Flower) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses. Chewing can cause oral pain, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep away from pets and verify with your vet if ingestion is suspected.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats fingers anthurium?

Toxic to cats and dogs. Anthurium pedatoradiatum is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but it is an aroid (family Araceae) containing insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, and the ASPCA lists other Anthurium species such as Anthurium scherzeranum (Flamingo Flower) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses. Chewing can cause oral pain, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep away from pets and verify with your vet if ingestion is suspected. 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 fingers anthurium.

What should I do if my cat ate fingers 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 fingers anthurium toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to fingers 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 fingers anthurium pet-safety