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Is Anthurium scandens toxic to cats?

Anthurium scandens

Toxic to cats

Yes — anthurium scandens 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 genus Anthurium is ASPCA-listed as toxic; it contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that cause oral irritation, drooling, swelling, and difficulty swallowing if chewed. The decorative berries are likewise unsafe to ingest.

What to do if your cat ate anthurium scandens

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

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

Is anthurium scandens toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is anthurium scandens toxic to cats?

Yes — anthurium scandens 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 genus Anthurium is ASPCA-listed as toxic; it contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that cause oral irritation, drooling, swelling, and difficulty swallowing if chewed. The decorative berries are likewise unsafe to ingest.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats anthurium scandens?

Toxic to cats and dogs. The genus Anthurium is ASPCA-listed as toxic; it contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that cause oral irritation, drooling, swelling, and difficulty swallowing if chewed. The decorative berries are likewise unsafe to ingest. 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 scandens.

What should I do if my cat ate anthurium scandens?

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 scandens toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to anthurium scandens?

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 scandens pet-safety