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Is Arrowhead 'Kuwai' toxic to cats?

Sagittaria trifolia var. sinensis

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists arrowhead 'kuwai' as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Not individually listed by the ASPCA. Note the ASPCA's 'Arrow-Head' toxicity entry refers to the unrelated houseplant Syngonium, not this aquatic Sagittaria. The corms are a cooked human food and the raw tubers are bitter and astringent; status for pets is uncertain, so treat with caution and verify with a vet.

What to do if your cat ate arrowhead 'kuwai'

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

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

Is arrowhead 'kuwai' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is arrowhead 'kuwai' toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists arrowhead 'kuwai' as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Not individually listed by the ASPCA. Note the ASPCA's 'Arrow-Head' toxicity entry refers to the unrelated houseplant Syngonium, not this aquatic Sagittaria. The corms are a cooked human food and the raw tubers are bitter and astringent; status for pets is uncertain, so treat with caution and verify with a vet.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats arrowhead 'kuwai'?

Not individually listed by the ASPCA. Note the ASPCA's 'Arrow-Head' toxicity entry refers to the unrelated houseplant Syngonium, not this aquatic Sagittaria. The corms are a cooked human food and the raw tubers are bitter and astringent; status for pets is uncertain, so treat with caution and verify with a vet. 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 arrowhead 'kuwai'.

What should I do if my cat ate arrowhead 'kuwai'?

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 arrowhead 'kuwai' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Arrowhead 'Kuwai' is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full arrowhead 'kuwai' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to arrowhead 'kuwai'?

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 arrowhead 'kuwai' pet-safety