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Is Golden pothos toxic to cats?

Epipremnum aureum 'Golden'

Toxic to cats

Yes — golden 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. ASPCA lists Epipremnum aureum as toxic to cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalates. Chewing causes oral irritation, drooling, and rarely vomiting.

What to do if your cat ate golden pothos

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

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

Is golden pothos toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is golden pothos toxic to cats?

Yes — golden pothos is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Epipremnum aureum as toxic to cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalates. Chewing causes oral irritation, drooling, and rarely vomiting.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats golden pothos?

ASPCA lists Epipremnum aureum as toxic to cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalates. Chewing causes oral irritation, drooling, and rarely vomiting. 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 golden pothos.

What should I do if my cat ate golden 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 golden pothos toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to golden 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 golden pothos pet-safety

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