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Is Splendid Anthurium toxic to cats?

Anthurium splendidum

Toxic to cats

Yes — splendid anthurium 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 splendidum is not individually named in the ASPCA database, but the genus is not clean: the ASPCA lists Anthurium (as "Flamingo Flower," Anthurium scherzeranum, and "Tail Flower") as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, with insoluble calcium oxalates as the toxic principle. As an aroid in the same genus it should be treated as toxic; keep it away from pets and verify with your vet if ingestion is suspected.

What to do if your cat ate splendid anthurium

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

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

Is splendid anthurium toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is splendid anthurium toxic to cats?

Yes — splendid anthurium 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 splendidum is not individually named in the ASPCA database, but the genus is not clean: the ASPCA lists Anthurium (as "Flamingo Flower," Anthurium scherzeranum, and "Tail Flower") as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, with insoluble calcium oxalates as the toxic principle. As an aroid in the same genus it should be treated as toxic; keep it away from pets and verify with your vet if ingestion is suspected.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats splendid anthurium?

Toxic to cats and dogs. Anthurium splendidum is not individually named in the ASPCA database, but the genus is not clean: the ASPCA lists Anthurium (as "Flamingo Flower," Anthurium scherzeranum, and "Tail Flower") as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, with insoluble calcium oxalates as the toxic principle. As an aroid in the same genus it should be treated as toxic; keep it away from pets and verify with your vet if ingestion is suspected. 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 splendid anthurium.

What should I do if my cat ate splendid anthurium?

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 splendid anthurium toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to splendid anthurium?

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 splendid anthurium pet-safety