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Is Dwarf Anubias toxic to cats?

Anubias nana

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists dwarf anubias 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. Anubias nana is an aroid (Araceae) and contains calcium oxalate crystals. ASPCA lists the Araceae family as causing oral irritation, excessive drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing in cats and dogs when chewed. Mildly toxic — generally not life-threatening but pets that chew plants should be kept away from the aquarium.

What to do if your cat ate dwarf anubias

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

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

Is dwarf anubias toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is dwarf anubias toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists dwarf anubias 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. Anubias nana is an aroid (Araceae) and contains calcium oxalate crystals. ASPCA lists the Araceae family as causing oral irritation, excessive drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing in cats and dogs when chewed. Mildly toxic — generally not life-threatening but pets that chew plants should be kept away from the aquarium.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats dwarf anubias?

Anubias nana is an aroid (Araceae) and contains calcium oxalate crystals. ASPCA lists the Araceae family as causing oral irritation, excessive drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing in cats and dogs when chewed. Mildly toxic — generally not life-threatening but pets that chew plants should be kept away from the aquarium. 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 dwarf anubias.

What should I do if my cat ate dwarf anubias?

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 dwarf anubias toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Dwarf Anubias is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full dwarf anubias pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to dwarf anubias?

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 dwarf anubias pet-safety