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Is Monstera Adansonii Wide Form toxic to cats?

Monstera adansonii var. laniata

Toxic to cats

Yes — monstera adansonii wide form 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 Monstera (under Swiss cheese plant / Cutleaf philodendron) as toxic to cats and dogs. It contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that cause oral irritation, intense burning of the lips, mouth and tongue, excessive drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing if chewed. Keep away from pets.

What to do if your cat ate monstera adansonii wide form

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move monstera adansonii wide form 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 monstera adansonii wide form to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is monstera adansonii wide form toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is monstera adansonii wide form toxic to cats?

Yes — monstera adansonii wide form is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Monstera (under Swiss cheese plant / Cutleaf philodendron) as toxic to cats and dogs. It contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that cause oral irritation, intense burning of the lips, mouth and tongue, excessive drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing if chewed. Keep away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats monstera adansonii wide form?

ASPCA lists Monstera (under Swiss cheese plant / Cutleaf philodendron) as toxic to cats and dogs. It contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that cause oral irritation, intense burning of the lips, mouth and tongue, excessive drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing if chewed. Keep away from pets. 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 monstera adansonii wide form.

What should I do if my cat ate monstera adansonii wide form?

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 monstera adansonii wide form toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Monstera Adansonii Wide Form is toxic to dogs as well. See the full monstera adansonii wide form pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to monstera adansonii wide form?

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 monstera adansonii wide form pet-safety