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Is Lanceolate Anubias toxic to cats?

Anubias lanceolata

Toxic to cats

Yes — lanceolate 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 lanceolata is an Araceae aroid containing insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. The ASPCA lists Anubias species as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses, causing oral irritation, pawing at the mouth, drooling, and swelling if chewed. Keep away from pets that chew aquatic plants or have access to the aquarium.

What to do if your cat ate lanceolate anubias

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

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

Is lanceolate anubias toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is lanceolate anubias toxic to cats?

Yes — lanceolate anubias is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Anubias lanceolata is an Araceae aroid containing insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. The ASPCA lists Anubias species as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses, causing oral irritation, pawing at the mouth, drooling, and swelling if chewed. Keep away from pets that chew aquatic plants or have access to the aquarium.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats lanceolate anubias?

Anubias lanceolata is an Araceae aroid containing insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. The ASPCA lists Anubias species as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses, causing oral irritation, pawing at the mouth, drooling, and swelling if chewed. Keep away from pets that chew aquatic plants or have access to the aquarium. 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 lanceolate anubias.

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

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

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