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Is Baltic Blue Pothos toxic to cats?

Epipremnum pinnatum 'Baltic Blue'

Toxic to cats

Yes — baltic blue pothos 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. As an Epipremnum aroid it contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; the ASPCA lists Epipremnum (golden pothos / "Taro Vine") as toxic, and Costa Farms (the breeder of 'Baltic Blue') confirms it is toxic to pets. Ingestion causes oral irritation, intense burning of the mouth and lips, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep out of reach of pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate baltic blue pothos

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

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

Is baltic blue pothos toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is baltic blue pothos toxic to cats?

Yes — baltic blue pothos 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. As an Epipremnum aroid it contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; the ASPCA lists Epipremnum (golden pothos / "Taro Vine") as toxic, and Costa Farms (the breeder of 'Baltic Blue') confirms it is toxic to pets. Ingestion causes oral irritation, intense burning of the mouth and lips, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep out of reach of pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats baltic blue pothos?

Toxic to cats and dogs. As an Epipremnum aroid it contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; the ASPCA lists Epipremnum (golden pothos / "Taro Vine") as toxic, and Costa Farms (the breeder of 'Baltic Blue') confirms it is toxic to pets. Ingestion causes oral irritation, intense burning of the mouth and lips, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep out of reach of 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 baltic blue pothos.

What should I do if my cat ate baltic blue pothos?

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 baltic blue pothos toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Baltic Blue Pothos is toxic to dogs as well. See the full baltic blue pothos pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to baltic blue pothos?

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 baltic blue pothos pet-safety