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Is Monstera obliqua toxic to cats?

Monstera obliqua

Toxic to cats

Yes — monstera obliqua 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 obliqua is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the genus is represented by Monstera deliciosa (Swiss Cheese Plant), which the ASPCA lists as toxic to dogs and cats due to insoluble calcium oxalates. As an aroid (Araceae), obliqua should be treated the same way. Ingestion can cause oral burning, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing; keep away from pets and verify with your vet.

What to do if your cat ate monstera obliqua

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

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

Is monstera obliqua toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is monstera obliqua toxic to cats?

Yes — monstera obliqua is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Monstera obliqua is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the genus is represented by Monstera deliciosa (Swiss Cheese Plant), which the ASPCA lists as toxic to dogs and cats due to insoluble calcium oxalates. As an aroid (Araceae), obliqua should be treated the same way. Ingestion can cause oral burning, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing; keep away from pets and verify with your vet.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats monstera obliqua?

Monstera obliqua is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the genus is represented by Monstera deliciosa (Swiss Cheese Plant), which the ASPCA lists as toxic to dogs and cats due to insoluble calcium oxalates. As an aroid (Araceae), obliqua should be treated the same way. Ingestion can cause oral burning, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing; keep away from pets and verify with your vet. 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 obliqua.

What should I do if my cat ate monstera obliqua?

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 obliqua toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to monstera obliqua?

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 obliqua pet-safety