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Is Anthurium radicans toxic to cats?

Anthurium radicans

Toxic to cats

Yes — anthurium radicans 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 classifies Anthurium as toxic because of insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; ingestion causes oral irritation, swelling of the mouth and tongue, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. Keep this creeping plant where pets cannot reach it.

What to do if your cat ate anthurium radicans

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

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

Is anthurium radicans toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is anthurium radicans toxic to cats?

Yes — anthurium radicans 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 classifies Anthurium as toxic because of insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; ingestion causes oral irritation, swelling of the mouth and tongue, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. Keep this creeping plant where pets cannot reach it.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats anthurium radicans?

Toxic to cats and dogs. The ASPCA classifies Anthurium as toxic because of insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; ingestion causes oral irritation, swelling of the mouth and tongue, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. Keep this creeping plant where pets cannot reach it. 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 radicans.

What should I do if my cat ate anthurium radicans?

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 radicans toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to anthurium radicans?

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 radicans pet-safety