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Is Yellow Water Trumpet toxic to cats?

Cryptocoryne lutea

Toxic to cats

Yes — yellow 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. Cryptocoryne lutea is a member of the Araceae family. Aroids contain calcium oxalate crystals, which the ASPCA lists as toxic to cats and dogs, causing oral irritation, drooling, and gastrointestinal upset if ingested.

What to do if your cat ate yellow water trumpet

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

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

Is yellow water trumpet toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is yellow water trumpet toxic to cats?

Yes — yellow water trumpet is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Cryptocoryne lutea is a member of the Araceae family. Aroids contain calcium oxalate crystals, which the ASPCA lists as toxic to cats and dogs, causing oral irritation, drooling, and gastrointestinal upset if ingested.

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

Cryptocoryne lutea is a member of the Araceae family. Aroids contain calcium oxalate crystals, which the ASPCA lists as toxic to cats and dogs, causing oral irritation, drooling, and gastrointestinal upset if ingested. 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 yellow water trumpet.

What should I do if my cat ate yellow 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 yellow water trumpet toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to yellow 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 yellow water trumpet pet-safety