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Is Caladium Moonlight toxic to cats?

Caladium 'Moonlight'

Toxic to cats

Yes — caladium moonlight 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-listed as toxic to cats and dogs. Caladium contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes oral burning and irritation, swelling, drooling, vomiting and trouble swallowing. The tubers are especially toxic; keep out of reach of pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate caladium moonlight

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

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

Is caladium moonlight toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is caladium moonlight toxic to cats?

Yes — caladium moonlight is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats and dogs. Caladium contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes oral burning and irritation, swelling, drooling, vomiting and trouble swallowing. The tubers are especially toxic; keep out of reach of pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats caladium moonlight?

ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats and dogs. Caladium contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes oral burning and irritation, swelling, drooling, vomiting and trouble swallowing. The tubers are especially toxic; keep 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 caladium moonlight.

What should I do if my cat ate caladium moonlight?

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 caladium moonlight toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Caladium Moonlight is toxic to dogs as well. See the full caladium moonlight pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to caladium moonlight?

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 caladium moonlight pet-safety