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Is Colocasia Pharaoh's Mask toxic to cats?

Colocasia esculenta 'Pharaoh's Mask'

Toxic to cats

Yes — colocasia pharaoh's mask 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 triggers oral irritation, profuse drooling, vomiting, and painful swallowing, with rare airway swelling. Keep out of pets' reach and wash hands after handling.

What to do if your cat ate colocasia pharaoh's mask

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

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

Is colocasia pharaoh's mask toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is colocasia pharaoh's mask toxic to cats?

Yes — colocasia pharaoh's mask 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 triggers oral irritation, profuse drooling, vomiting, and painful swallowing, with rare airway swelling. Keep out of pets' reach and wash hands after handling.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats colocasia pharaoh's mask?

ASPCA lists Colocasia (elephant ear / taro) as toxic to cats and dogs. The toxic principle is insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing triggers oral irritation, profuse drooling, vomiting, and painful swallowing, with rare airway swelling. Keep out of pets' reach and wash hands after handling. 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 pharaoh's mask.

What should I do if my cat ate colocasia pharaoh's mask?

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 pharaoh's mask toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Colocasia Pharaoh's Mask is toxic to dogs as well. See the full colocasia pharaoh's mask pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to colocasia pharaoh's mask?

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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