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Is Neon pothos toxic to cats?

Epipremnum aureum 'Neon'

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists neon pothos as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. 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.

What to do if your cat ate neon pothos

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

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

Is neon pothos toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is neon pothos toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists neon pothos as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. ASPCA lists Epipremnum aureum as toxic to cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalates.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats neon pothos?

ASPCA lists Epipremnum aureum as toxic to cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalates. 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 neon pothos.

What should I do if my cat ate neon 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 neon pothos toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to neon 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.

Full neon pothos pet-safety