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Is Japanese Cobra Lily toxic to cats?

Arisaema sikokianum

Toxic to cats

Yes — japanese cobra lily 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. Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the genus Arisaema is an aroid containing insoluble calcium oxalate crystals throughout all plant parts. Ingestion causes intense oral burning, swelling, and drooling in cats, dogs, and humans. Contact with sap may irritate skin.

What to do if your cat ate japanese cobra lily

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

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

Is japanese cobra lily toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is japanese cobra lily toxic to cats?

Yes — japanese cobra lily is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the genus Arisaema is an aroid containing insoluble calcium oxalate crystals throughout all plant parts. Ingestion causes intense oral burning, swelling, and drooling in cats, dogs, and humans. Contact with sap may irritate skin.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats japanese cobra lily?

Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the genus Arisaema is an aroid containing insoluble calcium oxalate crystals throughout all plant parts. Ingestion causes intense oral burning, swelling, and drooling in cats, dogs, and humans. Contact with sap may irritate skin. 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 japanese cobra lily.

What should I do if my cat ate japanese cobra lily?

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 japanese cobra lily toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Japanese Cobra Lily is toxic to dogs as well. See the full japanese cobra lily pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to japanese cobra lily?

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 japanese cobra lily pet-safety