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Is Anthurium 'Black Queen' toxic to cats?

Anthurium andraeanum 'Black Queen'

Toxic to cats

Yes — anthurium 'black queen' 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. Anthurium is ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats and dogs. Like other aroids it contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes oral pain and irritation, drooling, difficulty swallowing and vomiting. Keep well out of reach of pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate anthurium 'black queen'

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

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

Is anthurium 'black queen' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is anthurium 'black queen' toxic to cats?

Yes — anthurium 'black queen' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Anthurium is ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats and dogs. Like other aroids it contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes oral pain and irritation, drooling, difficulty swallowing and vomiting. Keep well out of reach of pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats anthurium 'black queen'?

Anthurium is ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats and dogs. Like other aroids it contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes oral pain and irritation, drooling, difficulty swallowing and vomiting. Keep well out of reach of 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 anthurium 'black queen'.

What should I do if my cat ate anthurium 'black queen'?

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 anthurium 'black queen' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Anthurium 'Black Queen' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full anthurium 'black queen' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to anthurium 'black queen'?

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 anthurium 'black queen' pet-safety