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Is Flamingo Flower toxic to cats?

Anthurium scherzerianum

Toxic to cats

Yes — flamingo flower 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. The ASPCA lists Flamingo Flower (Anthurium scherzeranum, family Araceae) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. The toxic principle is insoluble calcium oxalates, which cause oral irritation, intense burning and swelling of the mouth, tongue and lips, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.

What to do if your cat ate flamingo flower

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

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

Is flamingo flower toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is flamingo flower toxic to cats?

Yes — flamingo flower is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists Flamingo Flower (Anthurium scherzeranum, family Araceae) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. The toxic principle is insoluble calcium oxalates, which cause oral irritation, intense burning and swelling of the mouth, tongue and lips, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats flamingo flower?

The ASPCA lists Flamingo Flower (Anthurium scherzeranum, family Araceae) as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. The toxic principle is insoluble calcium oxalates, which cause oral irritation, intense burning and swelling of the mouth, tongue and lips, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. 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 flamingo flower.

What should I do if my cat ate flamingo flower?

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 flamingo flower toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Flamingo Flower is toxic to dogs as well. See the full flamingo flower pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to flamingo flower?

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 flamingo flower pet-safety