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Is Cercestis Mirabilis toxic to cats?

Cercestis mirabilis

Toxic to cats

Yes — cercestis mirabilis 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. Cercestis is a member of the arum family (Araceae) alongside ASPCA-listed toxic aroids such as Philodendron and Caladium, all of which contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Although not individually listed by the ASPCA, treat it as toxic to cats and dogs: ingestion causes oral irritation, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep away from pets, and verify with a vet if ingestion occurs.

What to do if your cat ate cercestis mirabilis

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

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

Is cercestis mirabilis toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is cercestis mirabilis toxic to cats?

Yes — cercestis mirabilis is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Cercestis is a member of the arum family (Araceae) alongside ASPCA-listed toxic aroids such as Philodendron and Caladium, all of which contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Although not individually listed by the ASPCA, treat it as toxic to cats and dogs: ingestion causes oral irritation, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep away from pets, and verify with a vet if ingestion occurs.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats cercestis mirabilis?

Cercestis is a member of the arum family (Araceae) alongside ASPCA-listed toxic aroids such as Philodendron and Caladium, all of which contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Although not individually listed by the ASPCA, treat it as toxic to cats and dogs: ingestion causes oral irritation, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep away from pets, and verify with a vet if ingestion occurs. 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 cercestis mirabilis.

What should I do if my cat ate cercestis mirabilis?

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 cercestis mirabilis toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Cercestis Mirabilis is toxic to dogs as well. See the full cercestis mirabilis pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to cercestis mirabilis?

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 cercestis mirabilis pet-safety