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Is Anthurium pentaphyllum toxic to cats?

Anthurium pentaphyllum

Toxic to cats

Yes — anthurium pentaphyllum 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. As an Anthurium, it falls under the ASPCA's toxic-plant listing for the genus owing to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; ingestion causes intense oral irritation, drooling, pawing at the mouth and difficulty swallowing. Sap can also irritate skin.

What to do if your cat ate anthurium pentaphyllum

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

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

Is anthurium pentaphyllum toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is anthurium pentaphyllum toxic to cats?

Yes — anthurium pentaphyllum 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. As an Anthurium, it falls under the ASPCA's toxic-plant listing for the genus owing to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; ingestion causes intense oral irritation, drooling, pawing at the mouth and difficulty swallowing. Sap can also irritate skin.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats anthurium pentaphyllum?

Toxic to cats and dogs. As an Anthurium, it falls under the ASPCA's toxic-plant listing for the genus owing to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; ingestion causes intense oral irritation, drooling, pawing at the mouth and difficulty swallowing. Sap can also irritate skin. 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 pentaphyllum.

What should I do if my cat ate anthurium pentaphyllum?

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 pentaphyllum toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to anthurium pentaphyllum?

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 pentaphyllum pet-safety