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Is Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Green' toxic to cats?

Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Green'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists cryptocoryne wendtii 'green' as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Not individually listed by the ASPCA. Cryptocoryne is a member of the arum family (Araceae), which the ASPCA consistently classifies as toxic to cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Treat with caution and verify with a vet rather than assuming it is pet-safe.

What to do if your cat ate cryptocoryne wendtii 'green'

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move cryptocoryne wendtii 'green' 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 cryptocoryne wendtii 'green' to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is cryptocoryne wendtii 'green' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is cryptocoryne wendtii 'green' toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists cryptocoryne wendtii 'green' as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Not individually listed by the ASPCA. Cryptocoryne is a member of the arum family (Araceae), which the ASPCA consistently classifies as toxic to cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Treat with caution and verify with a vet rather than assuming it is pet-safe.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats cryptocoryne wendtii 'green'?

Not individually listed by the ASPCA. Cryptocoryne is a member of the arum family (Araceae), which the ASPCA consistently classifies as toxic to cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Treat with caution and verify with a vet rather than assuming it is pet-safe. 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 cryptocoryne wendtii 'green'.

What should I do if my cat ate cryptocoryne wendtii 'green'?

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 cryptocoryne wendtii 'green' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Green' is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full cryptocoryne wendtii 'green' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to cryptocoryne wendtii 'green'?

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 cryptocoryne wendtii 'green' pet-safety