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Is Colocasia Blue Hawaii toxic to cats?

Colocasia esculenta 'Blue Hawaii'

Toxic to cats

Yes — colocasia blue hawaii 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 lists Colocasia (elephant ear / taro) as toxic to cats and dogs. The toxic principle is insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes oral pain, intense drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing, with rare airway swelling. Keep away from pets and wash hands after handling sap.

What to do if your cat ate colocasia blue hawaii

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

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

Is colocasia blue hawaii toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is colocasia blue hawaii toxic to cats?

Yes — colocasia blue hawaii is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Colocasia (elephant ear / taro) as toxic to cats and dogs. The toxic principle is insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes oral pain, intense drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing, with rare airway swelling. Keep away from pets and wash hands after handling sap.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats colocasia blue hawaii?

ASPCA lists Colocasia (elephant ear / taro) as toxic to cats and dogs. The toxic principle is insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes oral pain, intense drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing, with rare airway swelling. Keep away from pets and wash hands after handling sap. 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 blue hawaii.

What should I do if my cat ate colocasia blue hawaii?

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 colocasia blue hawaii toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to colocasia blue hawaii?

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.

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