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Is Anthurium polyschistum toxic to cats?

Anthurium polyschistum

Toxic to cats

Yes — anthurium polyschistum 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 ASPCA-listed as toxic and contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Chewing causes intense oral burning, drooling, swelling of the mouth and tongue, and trouble swallowing. Keep away from pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate anthurium polyschistum

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

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

Is anthurium polyschistum toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is anthurium polyschistum toxic to cats?

Yes — anthurium polyschistum 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 ASPCA-listed as toxic and contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Chewing causes intense oral burning, drooling, swelling of the mouth and tongue, and trouble swallowing. Keep away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats anthurium polyschistum?

Toxic to cats and dogs. Anthurium is ASPCA-listed as toxic and contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Chewing causes intense oral burning, drooling, swelling of the mouth and tongue, and trouble swallowing. 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 polyschistum.

What should I do if my cat ate anthurium polyschistum?

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 polyschistum toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to anthurium polyschistum?

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 polyschistum pet-safety