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Is Hookeri Anthurium toxic to cats?

Anthurium hookeri

Toxic to cats

Yes — hookeri anthurium 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 Anthurium as toxic to cats and dogs. Its tissues contain insoluble calcium oxalate raphides that cause oral irritation and burning, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing if chewed. Keep out of reach of pets and children and wash hands after handling cut or damaged leaves.

What to do if your cat ate hookeri anthurium

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

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

Is hookeri anthurium toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is hookeri anthurium toxic to cats?

Yes — hookeri anthurium is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Anthurium as toxic to cats and dogs. Its tissues contain insoluble calcium oxalate raphides that cause oral irritation and burning, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing if chewed. Keep out of reach of pets and children and wash hands after handling cut or damaged leaves.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats hookeri anthurium?

ASPCA lists Anthurium as toxic to cats and dogs. Its tissues contain insoluble calcium oxalate raphides that cause oral irritation and burning, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing if chewed. Keep out of reach of pets and children and wash hands after handling cut or damaged leaves. 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 hookeri anthurium.

What should I do if my cat ate hookeri anthurium?

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 hookeri anthurium toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Hookeri Anthurium is toxic to dogs as well. See the full hookeri anthurium pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to hookeri anthurium?

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 hookeri anthurium pet-safety