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Is East Indian Arrowroot toxic to cats?

Curcuma angustifolia

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists east indian arrowroot 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. Curcuma angustifolia is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As an ornamental Curcuma species, it has not been fully evaluated for pet toxicity. While the rhizomes are a traditional food in India, ornamental use warrants caution; treat as mildly toxic around pets.

What to do if your cat ate east indian arrowroot

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move east indian arrowroot 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 east indian arrowroot to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is east indian arrowroot toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is east indian arrowroot toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists east indian arrowroot 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. Curcuma angustifolia is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As an ornamental Curcuma species, it has not been fully evaluated for pet toxicity. While the rhizomes are a traditional food in India, ornamental use warrants caution; treat as mildly toxic around pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats east indian arrowroot?

Curcuma angustifolia is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As an ornamental Curcuma species, it has not been fully evaluated for pet toxicity. While the rhizomes are a traditional food in India, ornamental use warrants caution; treat as mildly toxic around 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 east indian arrowroot.

What should I do if my cat ate east indian arrowroot?

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 east indian arrowroot toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: East Indian Arrowroot is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full east indian arrowroot pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to east indian arrowroot?

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 east indian arrowroot pet-safety