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Is Anthurium 'Pterodactyl' toxic to cats?

Anthurium 'Pterodactyl' (clarinervium x pedatoradiatum)

Toxic to cats

Yes — anthurium 'pterodactyl' 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 ASPCA lists Anthurium (as Tail Flower / Flamingo Flower, family Araceae) as toxic to both, due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; this clarinervium x pedatoradiatum hybrid is an Anthurium aroid and carries the same risk. Chewing causes oral pain, burning, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep out of reach of pets and curious children.

What to do if your cat ate anthurium 'pterodactyl'

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

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

Is anthurium 'pterodactyl' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is anthurium 'pterodactyl' toxic to cats?

Yes — anthurium 'pterodactyl' 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 ASPCA lists Anthurium (as Tail Flower / Flamingo Flower, family Araceae) as toxic to both, due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; this clarinervium x pedatoradiatum hybrid is an Anthurium aroid and carries the same risk. Chewing causes oral pain, burning, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep out of reach of pets and curious children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats anthurium 'pterodactyl'?

Toxic to cats and dogs. The ASPCA lists Anthurium (as Tail Flower / Flamingo Flower, family Araceae) as toxic to both, due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; this clarinervium x pedatoradiatum hybrid is an Anthurium aroid and carries the same risk. Chewing causes oral pain, burning, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep out of reach of pets and curious 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 'pterodactyl'.

What should I do if my cat ate anthurium 'pterodactyl'?

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 'pterodactyl' toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to anthurium 'pterodactyl'?

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 'pterodactyl' pet-safety