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Is Colocasia Tea Cup toxic to cats?

Colocasia esculenta 'Tea Cup'

Toxic to cats

Yes — colocasia tea cup 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 toxin is insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, which cause oral pain, intense drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing when chewed, sometimes with airway swelling. Keep away from pets and wash hands after handling sap.

What to do if your cat ate colocasia tea cup

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

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

Is colocasia tea cup toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is colocasia tea cup toxic to cats?

Yes — colocasia tea cup 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 toxin is insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, which cause oral pain, intense drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing when chewed, sometimes with airway swelling. Keep away from pets and wash hands after handling sap.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats colocasia tea cup?

ASPCA lists Colocasia (elephant ear / taro) as toxic to cats and dogs. The toxin is insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, which cause oral pain, intense drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing when chewed, sometimes with 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 tea cup.

What should I do if my cat ate colocasia tea cup?

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 tea cup toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to colocasia tea cup?

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 tea cup pet-safety