Pet safety
Is Epipremnum Aureum Global Green toxic to cats?
Epipremnum aureum 'Global Green'
Yes — epipremnum aureum global green 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 pothos (Epipremnum aureum) as toxic to cats and dogs. The toxic principle is insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, which cause oral irritation, intense burning of the mouth, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing if chewed. Keep away from pets.
What to do if your cat ate epipremnum aureum global green
- Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move epipremnum aureum global green out of reach.
- Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
- Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
- Bring a leaf or photo of epipremnum aureum global green to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.
General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten epipremnum aureum global green, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.
Is epipremnum aureum global green toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is epipremnum aureum global green toxic to cats?
Yes — epipremnum aureum global green is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists pothos (Epipremnum aureum) as toxic to cats and dogs. The toxic principle is insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, which cause oral irritation, intense burning of the mouth, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing if chewed. Keep away from pets.
What are the symptoms if a cat eats epipremnum aureum global green?
ASPCA lists pothos (Epipremnum aureum) as toxic to cats and dogs. The toxic principle is insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, which cause oral irritation, intense burning of the mouth, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing if chewed. Keep 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 aureum global green.
What should I do if my cat ate epipremnum aureum global green?
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 aureum global green toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Epipremnum Aureum Global Green is toxic to dogs as well. See the full epipremnum aureum global green pet-safety guide for both species.
What is a cat-safe alternative to epipremnum aureum global green?
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 aureum global green pet-safety
- Is epipremnum aureum global green toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is epipremnum aureum global green toxic to dogs?
- My cat ate epipremnum aureum global green — emergency steps
- Best cats-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete epipremnum aureum global green care guide