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Is Colocasia Colocasia Gigantea Thailand Giant toxic to cats?

Colocasia gigantea 'Thailand Giant'

Toxic to cats

Yes — colocasia colocasia gigantea thailand giant 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, dogs and horses. All parts contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes intense oral burning, drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting and, in severe cases, swelling that impairs swallowing or breathing.

What to do if your cat ate colocasia colocasia gigantea thailand giant

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

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

Is colocasia colocasia gigantea thailand giant toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is colocasia colocasia gigantea thailand giant toxic to cats?

Yes — colocasia colocasia gigantea thailand giant 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, dogs and horses. All parts contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes intense oral burning, drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting and, in severe cases, swelling that impairs swallowing or breathing.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats colocasia colocasia gigantea thailand giant?

ASPCA lists Colocasia (elephant ear / taro) as toxic to cats, dogs and horses. All parts contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes intense oral burning, drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting and, in severe cases, swelling that impairs swallowing or breathing. 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 colocasia gigantea thailand giant.

What should I do if my cat ate colocasia colocasia gigantea thailand giant?

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 colocasia gigantea thailand giant toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Colocasia Colocasia Gigantea Thailand Giant is toxic to dogs as well. See the full colocasia colocasia gigantea thailand giant pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to colocasia colocasia gigantea thailand giant?

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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