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Is Anthurium Warocqueanum × Andreanum toxic to cats?

Anthurium warocqueanum × Anthurium andreanum

Toxic to cats

Yes — anthurium warocqueanum × andreanum 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. As an Anthurium hybrid it belongs to the genus the ASPCA classifies as toxic to cats and dogs (and horses). The toxic principle is insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes intense oral burning, irritation of the mouth and tongue, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep out of reach of pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate anthurium warocqueanum × andreanum

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

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

Is anthurium warocqueanum × andreanum toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is anthurium warocqueanum × andreanum toxic to cats?

Yes — anthurium warocqueanum × andreanum is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. As an Anthurium hybrid it belongs to the genus the ASPCA classifies as toxic to cats and dogs (and horses). The toxic principle is insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes intense oral burning, irritation of the mouth and tongue, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep out of reach of pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats anthurium warocqueanum × andreanum?

As an Anthurium hybrid it belongs to the genus the ASPCA classifies as toxic to cats and dogs (and horses). The toxic principle is insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes intense oral burning, irritation of the mouth and tongue, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep out of reach of pets and 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 warocqueanum × andreanum.

What should I do if my cat ate anthurium warocqueanum × andreanum?

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 warocqueanum × andreanum toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to anthurium warocqueanum × andreanum?

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 warocqueanum × andreanum pet-safety