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Is Low Shield Plant toxic to cats?

Homalomena humilis

Toxic to cats

Yes — low shield plant 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. As an Araceae aroid, Homalomena humilis contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Ingestion causes immediate oral irritation, excessive drooling, pawing at the mouth, and vomiting in cats, dogs, and humans. The ASPCA classifies the Homalomena genus as toxic to dogs and cats. Keep out of reach of pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate low shield plant

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

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

Is low shield plant toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is low shield plant toxic to cats?

Yes — low shield plant is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. As an Araceae aroid, Homalomena humilis contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Ingestion causes immediate oral irritation, excessive drooling, pawing at the mouth, and vomiting in cats, dogs, and humans. The ASPCA classifies the Homalomena genus as toxic to dogs and cats. Keep out of reach of pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats low shield plant?

As an Araceae aroid, Homalomena humilis contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Ingestion causes immediate oral irritation, excessive drooling, pawing at the mouth, and vomiting in cats, dogs, and humans. The ASPCA classifies the Homalomena genus as toxic to dogs and cats. Keep out of reach of 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 low shield plant.

What should I do if my cat ate low shield plant?

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 low shield plant toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Low Shield Plant is toxic to dogs as well. See the full low shield plant pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to low shield plant?

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 low shield plant pet-safety