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Is Colocasia Elena toxic to cats?

Colocasia esculenta 'Elena'

Toxic to cats

Yes — colocasia elena 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. Insoluble calcium oxalate crystals cause oral pain, heavy drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing when chewed, occasionally with airway swelling. Keep away from pets and wash hands after contact with the sap.

What to do if your cat ate colocasia elena

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

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

Is colocasia elena toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is colocasia elena toxic to cats?

Yes — colocasia elena 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. Insoluble calcium oxalate crystals cause oral pain, heavy drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing when chewed, occasionally with airway swelling. Keep away from pets and wash hands after contact with the sap.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats colocasia elena?

ASPCA lists Colocasia (elephant ear / taro) as toxic to cats and dogs. Insoluble calcium oxalate crystals cause oral pain, heavy drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing when chewed, occasionally with airway swelling. Keep away from pets and wash hands after contact with the 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 elena.

What should I do if my cat ate colocasia elena?

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 elena toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to colocasia elena?

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 colocasia elena pet-safety