Growli
Let's go

Pet safety

Is Colocasia Puckered Up toxic to cats?

Colocasia esculenta 'Puckered Up'

Toxic to cats

Yes — colocasia puckered up 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 irritation, profuse drooling, vomiting, and painful swallowing on chewing, occasionally with airway swelling. Keep out of pets' reach and wash hands after handling the sap.

What to do if your cat ate colocasia puckered up

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

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

Is colocasia puckered up toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is colocasia puckered up toxic to cats?

Yes — colocasia puckered up 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 irritation, profuse drooling, vomiting, and painful swallowing on chewing, occasionally with airway swelling. Keep out of pets' reach and wash hands after handling the sap.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats colocasia puckered up?

ASPCA lists Colocasia (elephant ear / taro) as toxic to cats and dogs. Insoluble calcium oxalate crystals cause oral irritation, profuse drooling, vomiting, and painful swallowing on chewing, occasionally with airway swelling. Keep out of pets' reach and wash hands after handling 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 puckered up.

What should I do if my cat ate colocasia puckered up?

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 puckered up toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to colocasia puckered up?

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 puckered up pet-safety