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Is Villena's Velvet Anthurium toxic to cats?

Anthurium villenaorum

Toxic to cats

Yes — villena's velvet 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, dogs, and horses. While Anthurium villenaorum is not individually named in the ASPCA database, ASPCA lists other Anthurium species (e.g. Anthurium scherzeranum, the Flamingo/Tail Flower) as toxic, and every Anthurium is an aroid (family Araceae) containing insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Chewing causes oral pain, swelling of the mouth, tongue and lips, intense drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. Keep away from pets and children; if ingestion is suspected, contact a vet or ASPCA Animal Poison Control.

What to do if your cat ate villena's velvet anthurium

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

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

Is villena's velvet anthurium toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is villena's velvet anthurium toxic to cats?

Yes — villena's velvet 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, dogs, and horses. While Anthurium villenaorum is not individually named in the ASPCA database, ASPCA lists other Anthurium species (e.g. Anthurium scherzeranum, the Flamingo/Tail Flower) as toxic, and every Anthurium is an aroid (family Araceae) containing insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Chewing causes oral pain, swelling of the mouth, tongue and lips, intense drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. Keep away from pets and children; if ingestion is suspected, contact a vet or ASPCA Animal Poison Control.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats villena's velvet anthurium?

Toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. While Anthurium villenaorum is not individually named in the ASPCA database, ASPCA lists other Anthurium species (e.g. Anthurium scherzeranum, the Flamingo/Tail Flower) as toxic, and every Anthurium is an aroid (family Araceae) containing insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Chewing causes oral pain, swelling of the mouth, tongue and lips, intense drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. Keep away from pets and children; if ingestion is suspected, contact a vet or ASPCA Animal Poison Control. 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 villena's velvet anthurium.

What should I do if my cat ate villena's velvet 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 villena's velvet anthurium toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to villena's velvet 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 villena's velvet anthurium pet-safety