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Is Anthurium Timbuiquense toxic to cats?

Anthurium timbuiquense

Toxic to cats

Yes — anthurium timbuiquense 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 is ASPCA-listed as toxic (genus Anthurium, family Araceae) owing to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Chewing causes intense oral burning, drooling, vomiting, pawing at the mouth and difficulty swallowing. Keep away from pets and small children.

What to do if your cat ate anthurium timbuiquense

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

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

Is anthurium timbuiquense toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is anthurium timbuiquense toxic to cats?

Yes — anthurium timbuiquense 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 is ASPCA-listed as toxic (genus Anthurium, family Araceae) owing to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Chewing causes intense oral burning, drooling, vomiting, pawing at the mouth and difficulty swallowing. Keep away from pets and small children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats anthurium timbuiquense?

Toxic to cats and dogs. Anthurium is ASPCA-listed as toxic (genus Anthurium, family Araceae) owing to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Chewing causes intense oral burning, drooling, vomiting, pawing at the mouth and difficulty swallowing. Keep away from pets and small 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 timbuiquense.

What should I do if my cat ate anthurium timbuiquense?

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 timbuiquense toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to anthurium timbuiquense?

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 timbuiquense pet-safety