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Is Uster's Water Trumpet toxic to cats?

Cryptocoryne usteriana

Toxic to cats

Yes — uster's 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 usteriana is a member of Araceae and contains calcium oxalate crystals. The ASPCA lists aroids as toxic to cats and dogs, causing oral irritation, salivation, and gastrointestinal signs upon ingestion.

What to do if your cat ate uster's water trumpet

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

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

Is uster's water trumpet toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is uster's water trumpet toxic to cats?

Yes — uster's 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 usteriana is a member of Araceae and contains calcium oxalate crystals. The ASPCA lists aroids as toxic to cats and dogs, causing oral irritation, salivation, and gastrointestinal signs upon ingestion.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats uster's water trumpet?

Cryptocoryne usteriana is a member of Araceae and contains calcium oxalate crystals. The ASPCA lists aroids as toxic to cats and dogs, causing oral irritation, salivation, and gastrointestinal signs upon ingestion. 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 uster's water trumpet.

What should I do if my cat ate uster's 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 uster's water trumpet toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to uster's 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 uster's water trumpet pet-safety