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Is Beaked Homalomena toxic to cats?

Homalomena rostrata

Toxic to cats

Yes — beaked homalomena 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. As a member of Araceae, Homalomena rostrata contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals throughout its tissues. Contact with sap or ingestion causes intense oral burning, drooling, and vomiting in cats, dogs, and humans. The ASPCA lists the Homalomena genus as toxic to dogs and cats. Handle with care and keep away from pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate beaked homalomena

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

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

Is beaked homalomena toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is beaked homalomena toxic to cats?

Yes — beaked homalomena is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. As a member of Araceae, Homalomena rostrata contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals throughout its tissues. Contact with sap or ingestion causes intense oral burning, drooling, and vomiting in cats, dogs, and humans. The ASPCA lists the Homalomena genus as toxic to dogs and cats. Handle with care and keep away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats beaked homalomena?

As a member of Araceae, Homalomena rostrata contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals throughout its tissues. Contact with sap or ingestion causes intense oral burning, drooling, and vomiting in cats, dogs, and humans. The ASPCA lists the Homalomena genus as toxic to dogs and cats. Handle with care and keep away from pets and children. 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 beaked homalomena.

What should I do if my cat ate beaked homalomena?

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 beaked homalomena toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Beaked Homalomena is toxic to dogs as well. See the full beaked homalomena pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to beaked homalomena?

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 beaked homalomena pet-safety