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Is Green Arrow Arum toxic to cats?

Peltandra virginica

Toxic to cats

Yes — green arrow arum 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. All parts of Peltandra virginica contain insoluble calcium oxalate raphides — the same needle-like crystals found in Philodendron and Dieffenbachia. Ingestion by pets or humans causes immediate burning pain, oral swelling, hypersalivation, and GI distress. Cooking or prolonged drying destroys the crystals. Keep away from pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate green arrow arum

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

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

Is green arrow arum toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is green arrow arum toxic to cats?

Yes — green arrow arum is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. All parts of Peltandra virginica contain insoluble calcium oxalate raphides — the same needle-like crystals found in Philodendron and Dieffenbachia. Ingestion by pets or humans causes immediate burning pain, oral swelling, hypersalivation, and GI distress. Cooking or prolonged drying destroys the crystals. Keep away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats green arrow arum?

All parts of Peltandra virginica contain insoluble calcium oxalate raphides — the same needle-like crystals found in Philodendron and Dieffenbachia. Ingestion by pets or humans causes immediate burning pain, oral swelling, hypersalivation, and GI distress. Cooking or prolonged drying destroys the crystals. Keep away from 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 green arrow arum.

What should I do if my cat ate green arrow arum?

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 green arrow arum toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Green Arrow Arum is toxic to dogs as well. See the full green arrow arum pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to green arrow arum?

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 green arrow arum pet-safety