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Is Many-flowered Schismatoglottis toxic to cats?

Schismatoglottis multiflora

Toxic to cats

Yes — many-flowered schismatoglottis 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. Schismatoglottis multiflora is an Araceae family member containing calcium oxalate raphide crystals. Ingestion causes immediate oral irritation, excessive salivation, swelling, and vomiting in cats, dogs, and humans. Not individually listed by ASPCA, but Araceae calcium oxalate toxicity applies to the genus; treat as toxic to pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate many-flowered schismatoglottis

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move many-flowered schismatoglottis 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 many-flowered schismatoglottis to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is many-flowered schismatoglottis toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is many-flowered schismatoglottis toxic to cats?

Yes — many-flowered schismatoglottis is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Schismatoglottis multiflora is an Araceae family member containing calcium oxalate raphide crystals. Ingestion causes immediate oral irritation, excessive salivation, swelling, and vomiting in cats, dogs, and humans. Not individually listed by ASPCA, but Araceae calcium oxalate toxicity applies to the genus; treat as toxic to pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats many-flowered schismatoglottis?

Schismatoglottis multiflora is an Araceae family member containing calcium oxalate raphide crystals. Ingestion causes immediate oral irritation, excessive salivation, swelling, and vomiting in cats, dogs, and humans. Not individually listed by ASPCA, but Araceae calcium oxalate toxicity applies to the genus; treat as toxic to 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 many-flowered schismatoglottis.

What should I do if my cat ate many-flowered schismatoglottis?

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 many-flowered schismatoglottis toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Many-flowered Schismatoglottis is toxic to dogs as well. See the full many-flowered schismatoglottis pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to many-flowered schismatoglottis?

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 many-flowered schismatoglottis pet-safety