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Is Imperial Green toxic to cats?

Philodendron 'Imperial Green'

Toxic to cats

Yes — imperial green 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. The ASPCA lists Philodendron as toxic to cats and dogs. Leaves and stems contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes oral pain, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. Keep away from pets and seek veterinary advice if ingested.

What to do if your cat ate imperial green

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

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

Is imperial green toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is imperial green toxic to cats?

Yes — imperial green is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists Philodendron as toxic to cats and dogs. Leaves and stems contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes oral pain, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. Keep away from pets and seek veterinary advice if ingested.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats imperial green?

The ASPCA lists Philodendron as toxic to cats and dogs. Leaves and stems contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes oral pain, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. Keep away from pets and seek veterinary advice if ingested. 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 imperial green.

What should I do if my cat ate imperial green?

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 imperial green toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to imperial green?

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 imperial green pet-safety