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Is Congo Anubias toxic to cats?

Anubias heterophylla

Toxic to cats

Yes — congo 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 heterophylla is an Araceae member. The ASPCA lists Anubias as toxic to cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, which cause oral irritation, excessive drooling, and gastrointestinal distress if chewed or ingested.

What to do if your cat ate congo anubias

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

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

Is congo anubias toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is congo anubias toxic to cats?

Yes — congo anubias is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Anubias heterophylla is an Araceae member. The ASPCA lists Anubias as toxic to cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, which cause oral irritation, excessive drooling, and gastrointestinal distress if chewed or ingested.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats congo anubias?

Anubias heterophylla is an Araceae member. The ASPCA lists Anubias as toxic to cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, which cause oral irritation, excessive drooling, and gastrointestinal distress if chewed or ingested. 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 congo anubias.

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

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

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