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Is Dieffenbachia Amy toxic to cats?

Dieffenbachia 'Amy'

Toxic to cats

Yes — dieffenbachia amy 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. ASPCA lists Dieffenbachia as toxic to cats and dogs. It contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals (raphides); chewing causes oral pain, intense drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing, with possible mouth and tongue swelling. Keep well out of reach of pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate dieffenbachia amy

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

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

Is dieffenbachia amy toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is dieffenbachia amy toxic to cats?

Yes — dieffenbachia amy is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Dieffenbachia as toxic to cats and dogs. It contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals (raphides); chewing causes oral pain, intense drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing, with possible mouth and tongue swelling. Keep well out of reach of pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats dieffenbachia amy?

ASPCA lists Dieffenbachia as toxic to cats and dogs. It contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals (raphides); chewing causes oral pain, intense drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing, with possible mouth and tongue swelling. Keep well out of reach of pets and children. 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 dieffenbachia amy.

What should I do if my cat ate dieffenbachia amy?

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 dieffenbachia amy toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Dieffenbachia Amy is toxic to dogs as well. See the full dieffenbachia amy pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to dieffenbachia amy?

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 dieffenbachia amy pet-safety