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Is Coffee-leaf Anubias toxic to cats?

Anubias coffeifolia

Toxic to cats

Yes — coffee-leaf anubias 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. Anubias coffeifolia belongs to the Araceae family. Aroids contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; the ASPCA lists Anubias as toxic to cats and dogs, causing oral pain, drooling, and gastrointestinal upset if chewed.

What to do if your cat ate coffee-leaf anubias

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move coffee-leaf anubias 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 coffee-leaf anubias to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is coffee-leaf anubias toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is coffee-leaf anubias toxic to cats?

Yes — coffee-leaf anubias is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Anubias coffeifolia belongs to the Araceae family. Aroids contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; the ASPCA lists Anubias as toxic to cats and dogs, causing oral pain, drooling, and gastrointestinal upset if chewed.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats coffee-leaf anubias?

Anubias coffeifolia belongs to the Araceae family. Aroids contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; the ASPCA lists Anubias as toxic to cats and dogs, causing oral pain, drooling, and gastrointestinal upset 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 coffee-leaf anubias.

What should I do if my cat ate coffee-leaf anubias?

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 coffee-leaf anubias toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Coffee-leaf Anubias is toxic to dogs as well. See the full coffee-leaf anubias pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to coffee-leaf anubias?

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 coffee-leaf anubias pet-safety