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Is Dracontium polyphyllum toxic to cats?

Dracontium polyphyllum

Toxic to cats

Yes — dracontium polyphyllum 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. Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but as an arum-family (Araceae) aroid it contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals like its toxic relatives, causing oral burning, drooling and vomiting if chewed. Treat as toxic to pets and verify with a vet if ingestion occurs.

What to do if your cat ate dracontium polyphyllum

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

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

Is dracontium polyphyllum toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is dracontium polyphyllum toxic to cats?

Yes — dracontium polyphyllum is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but as an arum-family (Araceae) aroid it contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals like its toxic relatives, causing oral burning, drooling and vomiting if chewed. Treat as toxic to pets and verify with a vet if ingestion occurs.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats dracontium polyphyllum?

Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but as an arum-family (Araceae) aroid it contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals like its toxic relatives, causing oral burning, drooling and vomiting if chewed. Treat as toxic to pets and verify with a vet if ingestion occurs. 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 dracontium polyphyllum.

What should I do if my cat ate dracontium polyphyllum?

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 dracontium polyphyllum toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Dracontium polyphyllum is toxic to dogs as well. See the full dracontium polyphyllum pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to dracontium polyphyllum?

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 dracontium polyphyllum pet-safety