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Is Slender Anubias toxic to cats?

Anubias gracilis

Toxic to cats

Yes — slender 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 gracilis is an aroid (Araceae) and contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. The ASPCA lists Anubias as toxic to cats and dogs, with ingestion causing oral pain, drooling, and gastrointestinal upset.

What to do if your cat ate slender anubias

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

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

Is slender anubias toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is slender anubias toxic to cats?

Yes — slender anubias is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Anubias gracilis is an aroid (Araceae) and contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. The ASPCA lists Anubias as toxic to cats and dogs, with ingestion causing oral pain, drooling, and gastrointestinal upset.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats slender anubias?

Anubias gracilis is an aroid (Araceae) and contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. The ASPCA lists Anubias as toxic to cats and dogs, with ingestion causing oral pain, drooling, and gastrointestinal upset. 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 slender anubias.

What should I do if my cat ate slender 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 slender anubias toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to slender 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 slender anubias pet-safety