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Is Five Fingers Arrowhead Vine toxic to cats?

Syngonium angustatum

Toxic to cats

Yes — five fingers arrowhead vine 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. Syngonium species are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. S. angustatum shares this toxicity profile. Ingestion causes oral irritation, excessive drooling, and vomiting. Keep out of reach of pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate five fingers arrowhead vine

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move five fingers arrowhead vine 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 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of five fingers arrowhead vine to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten five fingers arrowhead vine, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is five fingers arrowhead vine toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is five fingers arrowhead vine toxic to cats?

Yes — five fingers arrowhead vine is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Syngonium species are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. S. angustatum shares this toxicity profile. Ingestion causes oral irritation, excessive drooling, and vomiting. Keep out of reach of pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats five fingers arrowhead vine?

Syngonium species are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. S. angustatum shares this toxicity profile. Ingestion causes oral irritation, excessive drooling, and vomiting. 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 five fingers arrowhead vine.

What should I do if my cat ate five fingers arrowhead vine?

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 in the US, or Animal PoisonLine on 01202 509 000 in the UK and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is five fingers arrowhead vine toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Five Fingers Arrowhead Vine is toxic to dogs as well. See the full five fingers arrowhead vine pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to five fingers arrowhead vine?

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.

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