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Is King Anthurium toxic to cats?

Anthurium veitchii

Toxic to cats

Yes — king 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. The ASPCA lists Anthurium (Araceae) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses; A. veitchii is not listed by species but belongs to the same genus, whose toxic principle is insoluble calcium oxalates that cause oral irritation, drooling and vomiting if chewed.

What to do if your cat ate king anthurium

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

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

Is king anthurium toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is king anthurium toxic to cats?

Yes — king 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. The ASPCA lists Anthurium (Araceae) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses; A. veitchii is not listed by species but belongs to the same genus, whose toxic principle is insoluble calcium oxalates that cause oral irritation, drooling and vomiting if chewed.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats king anthurium?

Toxic to cats and dogs. The ASPCA lists Anthurium (Araceae) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses; A. veitchii is not listed by species but belongs to the same genus, whose toxic principle is insoluble calcium oxalates that cause oral irritation, drooling and vomiting if chewed. 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 king anthurium.

What should I do if my cat ate king 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 king anthurium toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to king 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 king anthurium pet-safety