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Is Cebu Blue Pothos toxic to cats?

Epipremnum pinnatum 'Cebu Blue'

Toxic to cats

Yes — cebu blue pothos 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. Toxic to both cats and dogs. The ASPCA lists Epipremnum (Golden Pothos / Devil's Ivy / Taro Vine) as toxic due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals throughout the leaves and stems. Chewing releases needle-like crystals that cause oral irritation, intense burning of the mouth, tongue and lips, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep out of reach of pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate cebu blue pothos

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

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

Is cebu blue pothos toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is cebu blue pothos toxic to cats?

Yes — cebu blue pothos is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Toxic to both cats and dogs. The ASPCA lists Epipremnum (Golden Pothos / Devil's Ivy / Taro Vine) as toxic due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals throughout the leaves and stems. Chewing releases needle-like crystals that cause oral irritation, intense burning of the mouth, tongue and lips, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep out of reach of pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats cebu blue pothos?

Toxic to both cats and dogs. The ASPCA lists Epipremnum (Golden Pothos / Devil's Ivy / Taro Vine) as toxic due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals throughout the leaves and stems. Chewing releases needle-like crystals that cause oral irritation, intense burning of the mouth, tongue and lips, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. 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 cebu blue pothos.

What should I do if my cat ate cebu blue pothos?

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 cebu blue pothos toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Cebu Blue Pothos is toxic to dogs as well. See the full cebu blue pothos pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to cebu blue pothos?

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 cebu blue pothos pet-safety