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Is Crisped Water Trumpet toxic to cats?

Cryptocoryne crispatula

Toxic to cats

Yes — crisped water trumpet 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. As a member of the Araceae family, Cryptocoryne crispatula contains calcium oxalate crystals throughout its tissues. Ingestion by cats or dogs causes oral burning, excessive salivation, pawing at the mouth, and vomiting. ASPCA classifies Araceae as toxic to pets.

What to do if your cat ate crisped water trumpet

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

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

Is crisped water trumpet toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is crisped water trumpet toxic to cats?

Yes — crisped water trumpet is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. As a member of the Araceae family, Cryptocoryne crispatula contains calcium oxalate crystals throughout its tissues. Ingestion by cats or dogs causes oral burning, excessive salivation, pawing at the mouth, and vomiting. ASPCA classifies Araceae as toxic to pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats crisped water trumpet?

As a member of the Araceae family, Cryptocoryne crispatula contains calcium oxalate crystals throughout its tissues. Ingestion by cats or dogs causes oral burning, excessive salivation, pawing at the mouth, and vomiting. ASPCA classifies Araceae as toxic to pets. 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 crisped water trumpet.

What should I do if my cat ate crisped water trumpet?

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 crisped water trumpet toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Crisped Water Trumpet is toxic to dogs as well. See the full crisped water trumpet pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to crisped water trumpet?

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 crisped water trumpet pet-safety