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Is Florida Beauty toxic to cats?

Philodendron pedatum 'Florida Beauty'

Toxic to cats

Yes — florida beauty 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 classifies Philodendron as toxic to cats and dogs. The plant contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing any part causes oral pain, excessive drooling, vomiting, and swelling of the mouth and airway.

What to do if your cat ate florida beauty

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

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

Is florida beauty toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is florida beauty toxic to cats?

Yes — florida beauty is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA classifies Philodendron as toxic to cats and dogs. The plant contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing any part causes oral pain, excessive drooling, vomiting, and swelling of the mouth and airway.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats florida beauty?

ASPCA classifies Philodendron as toxic to cats and dogs. The plant contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing any part causes oral pain, excessive drooling, vomiting, and swelling of the mouth and airway. 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 florida beauty.

What should I do if my cat ate florida beauty?

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 florida beauty toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Florida Beauty is toxic to dogs as well. See the full florida beauty pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to florida beauty?

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 florida beauty pet-safety