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Is Chiapas Arrowhead Plant toxic to cats?

Syngonium chiapense

Toxic to cats

Yes — chiapas arrowhead plant 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. Syngonium species are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. S. chiapense is not individually listed but belongs to the same genus and family (Araceae) and carries identical toxicity. Ingestion causes oral burning, drooling, and vomiting. Keep away from pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate chiapas arrowhead plant

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

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

Is chiapas arrowhead plant toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is chiapas arrowhead plant toxic to cats?

Yes — chiapas arrowhead plant is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Syngonium species are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. S. chiapense is not individually listed but belongs to the same genus and family (Araceae) and carries identical toxicity. Ingestion causes oral burning, drooling, and vomiting. Keep away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats chiapas arrowhead plant?

Syngonium species are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. S. chiapense is not individually listed but belongs to the same genus and family (Araceae) and carries identical toxicity. Ingestion causes oral burning, drooling, and vomiting. Keep away from 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 chiapas arrowhead plant.

What should I do if my cat ate chiapas arrowhead plant?

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 chiapas arrowhead plant toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Chiapas Arrowhead Plant is toxic to dogs as well. See the full chiapas arrowhead plant pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to chiapas arrowhead plant?

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 chiapas arrowhead plant pet-safety