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Is Marble queen pothos toxic to cats?

Epipremnum aureum 'Marble Queen'

Toxic to cats

Yes — marble queen pothos 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 Epipremnum aureum as toxic to cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalates. Symptoms include oral irritation and drooling.

What to do if your cat ate marble queen pothos

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

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

Is marble queen pothos toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is marble queen pothos toxic to cats?

Yes — marble queen pothos is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Epipremnum aureum as toxic to cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalates. Symptoms include oral irritation and drooling.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats marble queen pothos?

ASPCA lists Epipremnum aureum as toxic to cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalates. Symptoms include oral irritation and drooling. 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 marble queen pothos.

What should I do if my cat ate marble queen pothos?

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 marble queen pothos toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Marble queen pothos is toxic to dogs as well. See the full marble queen pothos pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to marble queen pothos?

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.

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