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Is Dwarf Remusatia toxic to cats?

Remusatia pumila

Toxic to cats

Yes — dwarf remusatia 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. As a member of the family Araceae, Remusatia pumila contains calcium oxalate crystals throughout its tissues. Ingestion causes intense oral irritation, drooling, swelling, and vomiting in cats, dogs, and humans. Keep away from pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate dwarf remusatia

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

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

Is dwarf remusatia toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is dwarf remusatia toxic to cats?

Yes — dwarf remusatia is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. As a member of the family Araceae, Remusatia pumila contains calcium oxalate crystals throughout its tissues. Ingestion causes intense oral irritation, drooling, swelling, and vomiting in cats, dogs, and humans. Keep away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats dwarf remusatia?

As a member of the family Araceae, Remusatia pumila contains calcium oxalate crystals throughout its tissues. Ingestion causes intense oral irritation, drooling, swelling, and vomiting in cats, dogs, and humans. Keep away from 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 dwarf remusatia.

What should I do if my cat ate dwarf remusatia?

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 remusatia toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to dwarf remusatia?

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 remusatia pet-safety