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Is Gonatopus boivinii toxic to cats?

Gonatopus boivinii

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists gonatopus boivinii as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but Gonatopus is a member of the Araceae (aroid) family whose tissues contain insoluble calcium oxalate raphides, the irritant principle the ASPCA flags throughout aroids. Ingestion can cause oral burning, drooling and vomiting. Treat with caution, keep away from pets, and verify with a vet if chewing occurs.

What to do if your cat ate gonatopus boivinii

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

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

Is gonatopus boivinii toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is gonatopus boivinii toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists gonatopus boivinii as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but Gonatopus is a member of the Araceae (aroid) family whose tissues contain insoluble calcium oxalate raphides, the irritant principle the ASPCA flags throughout aroids. Ingestion can cause oral burning, drooling and vomiting. Treat with caution, keep away from pets, and verify with a vet if chewing occurs.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats gonatopus boivinii?

Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but Gonatopus is a member of the Araceae (aroid) family whose tissues contain insoluble calcium oxalate raphides, the irritant principle the ASPCA flags throughout aroids. Ingestion can cause oral burning, drooling and vomiting. Treat with caution, keep away from pets, and verify with a vet if chewing occurs. 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 gonatopus boivinii.

What should I do if my cat ate gonatopus boivinii?

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 gonatopus boivinii toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Gonatopus boivinii is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full gonatopus boivinii pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to gonatopus boivinii?

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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