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Is Epipremnum amplissimum toxic to cats?

Epipremnum amplissimum

Toxic to cats

Yes — epipremnum amplissimum 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. Toxic to cats and dogs. The ASPCA classifies pothos (Epipremnum) as toxic, with insoluble calcium oxalate crystals as the toxic principle. Chewing or ingestion causes oral irritation, intense burning of the mouth, lips, and tongue, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. Keep climbing and trailing stems away from pets.

What to do if your cat ate epipremnum amplissimum

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

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

Is epipremnum amplissimum toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is epipremnum amplissimum toxic to cats?

Yes — epipremnum amplissimum is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Toxic to cats and dogs. The ASPCA classifies pothos (Epipremnum) as toxic, with insoluble calcium oxalate crystals as the toxic principle. Chewing or ingestion causes oral irritation, intense burning of the mouth, lips, and tongue, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. Keep climbing and trailing stems away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats epipremnum amplissimum?

Toxic to cats and dogs. The ASPCA classifies pothos (Epipremnum) as toxic, with insoluble calcium oxalate crystals as the toxic principle. Chewing or ingestion causes oral irritation, intense burning of the mouth, lips, and tongue, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. Keep climbing and trailing stems away from 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 epipremnum amplissimum.

What should I do if my cat ate epipremnum amplissimum?

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 epipremnum amplissimum toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to epipremnum amplissimum?

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 epipremnum amplissimum pet-safety