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Is Shingle Monstera toxic to cats?

Monstera dubia

Toxic to cats

Yes — shingle monstera 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. Monstera dubia is not individually listed in the ASPCA toxic-plant database, but its genus is not clean: the only ASPCA-listed Monstera, M. deliciosa (Swiss Cheese Plant), is classed as toxic to dogs and cats from insoluble calcium oxalates. As a same-family aroid (Araceae) sharing those crystals, treat it as mildly toxic and verify with your vet before exposing pets.

What to do if your cat ate shingle monstera

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

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

Is shingle monstera toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is shingle monstera toxic to cats?

Yes — shingle monstera is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Monstera dubia is not individually listed in the ASPCA toxic-plant database, but its genus is not clean: the only ASPCA-listed Monstera, M. deliciosa (Swiss Cheese Plant), is classed as toxic to dogs and cats from insoluble calcium oxalates. As a same-family aroid (Araceae) sharing those crystals, treat it as mildly toxic and verify with your vet before exposing pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats shingle monstera?

Monstera dubia is not individually listed in the ASPCA toxic-plant database, but its genus is not clean: the only ASPCA-listed Monstera, M. deliciosa (Swiss Cheese Plant), is classed as toxic to dogs and cats from insoluble calcium oxalates. As a same-family aroid (Araceae) sharing those crystals, treat it as mildly toxic and verify with your vet before exposing 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 shingle monstera.

What should I do if my cat ate shingle monstera?

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 shingle monstera toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Shingle Monstera is toxic to dogs as well. See the full shingle monstera pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to shingle monstera?

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 shingle monstera pet-safety