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Is Anthurium x 'Vittarifolium Hybrid' toxic to cats?

Anthurium vittarifolium

Toxic to cats

Yes — anthurium x 'vittarifolium hybrid' 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; the strap leaves contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that cause oral irritation, profuse drooling, mouth and throat swelling, and vomiting if chewed. Hang well out of pets' reach.

What to do if your cat ate anthurium x 'vittarifolium hybrid'

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

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

Is anthurium x 'vittarifolium hybrid' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is anthurium x 'vittarifolium hybrid' toxic to cats?

Yes — anthurium x 'vittarifolium hybrid' 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; the strap leaves contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that cause oral irritation, profuse drooling, mouth and throat swelling, and vomiting if chewed. Hang well out of pets' reach.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats anthurium x 'vittarifolium hybrid'?

Toxic to cats and dogs. Anthurium is ASPCA-listed as toxic; the strap leaves contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that cause oral irritation, profuse drooling, mouth and throat swelling, and vomiting if chewed. Hang well out of pets' reach. 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 x 'vittarifolium hybrid'.

What should I do if my cat ate anthurium x 'vittarifolium hybrid'?

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 x 'vittarifolium hybrid' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Anthurium x 'Vittarifolium Hybrid' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full anthurium x 'vittarifolium hybrid' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to anthurium x 'vittarifolium hybrid'?

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.

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