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Is Bird's Nest Anthurium toxic to cats?

Anthurium superbum

Toxic to cats

Yes — bird's nest anthurium 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. ASPCA classifies Anthurium as toxic to cats and dogs. The leaves contain insoluble calcium oxalate raphides that, when chewed, cause oral burning and irritation, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. Keep away from pets and children and wash hands after handling damaged leaves or sap.

What to do if your cat ate bird's nest anthurium

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

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

Is bird's nest anthurium toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is bird's nest anthurium toxic to cats?

Yes — bird's nest anthurium is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA classifies Anthurium as toxic to cats and dogs. The leaves contain insoluble calcium oxalate raphides that, when chewed, cause oral burning and irritation, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. Keep away from pets and children and wash hands after handling damaged leaves or sap.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats bird's nest anthurium?

ASPCA classifies Anthurium as toxic to cats and dogs. The leaves contain insoluble calcium oxalate raphides that, when chewed, cause oral burning and irritation, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. Keep away from pets and children and wash hands after handling damaged leaves or sap. 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 bird's nest anthurium.

What should I do if my cat ate bird's nest anthurium?

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 bird's nest anthurium toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Bird's Nest Anthurium is toxic to dogs as well. See the full bird's nest anthurium pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to bird's nest anthurium?

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 bird's nest anthurium pet-safety