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Is Pendulous Homalomena toxic to cats?

Homalomena pendula

Toxic to cats

Yes — pendulous homalomena 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. Homalomena pendula is an Araceae aroid containing insoluble calcium oxalate crystals in all plant parts. Ingestion causes immediate oral burning, salivation, swelling, and vomiting in dogs, cats, and humans. ASPCA recognises the Homalomena genus as toxic to dogs and cats. Keep away from all pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate pendulous homalomena

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

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

Is pendulous homalomena toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is pendulous homalomena toxic to cats?

Yes — pendulous homalomena is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Homalomena pendula is an Araceae aroid containing insoluble calcium oxalate crystals in all plant parts. Ingestion causes immediate oral burning, salivation, swelling, and vomiting in dogs, cats, and humans. ASPCA recognises the Homalomena genus as toxic to dogs and cats. Keep away from all pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats pendulous homalomena?

Homalomena pendula is an Araceae aroid containing insoluble calcium oxalate crystals in all plant parts. Ingestion causes immediate oral burning, salivation, swelling, and vomiting in dogs, cats, and humans. ASPCA recognises the Homalomena genus as toxic to dogs and cats. Keep away from all pets and children. 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 pendulous homalomena.

What should I do if my cat ate pendulous homalomena?

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 pendulous homalomena toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Pendulous Homalomena is toxic to dogs as well. See the full pendulous homalomena pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to pendulous homalomena?

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 pendulous homalomena pet-safety