Is Colocasia Antiquorum toxic to cats?

Yes — colocasia antiquorum is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA classification for elephant ears/taro (Colocasia esculenta and relatives). The toxic principle is insoluble calcium oxalate raphides; signs include oral irritation, intense burning of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. All raw parts are unsafe to pets and people — corms and leaves are edible for humans only after thorough cooking.

Toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA classification for elephant ears/taro (Colocasia esculenta and relatives). The toxic principle is insoluble calcium oxalate raphides; signs include oral irritation, intense burning of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. All raw parts are unsafe to pets and people — corms and leaves are edible for humans only after thorough cooking. 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 colocasia antiquorum.

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.

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Colocasia Antiquorum is toxic to dogs as well. See the full colocasia antiquorum pet-safety guide for both species.

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.