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Is Pink Allusion Arrowhead Plant toxic to cats?

Syngonium 'Pink Allusion'

Toxic to cats

Yes — pink allusion arrowhead plant 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. Syngonium podophyllum cultivars including 'Pink Allusion' belong to Araceae and contain calcium oxalate crystals throughout their foliage and stems. ASPCA lists Syngonium podophyllum (arrowhead plant/vine) as toxic to cats and dogs, causing oral irritation, pain, swelling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. Keep out of reach of all pets and small children.

What to do if your cat ate pink allusion arrowhead plant

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

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

Is pink allusion arrowhead plant toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is pink allusion arrowhead plant toxic to cats?

Yes — pink allusion arrowhead plant is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Syngonium podophyllum cultivars including 'Pink Allusion' belong to Araceae and contain calcium oxalate crystals throughout their foliage and stems. ASPCA lists Syngonium podophyllum (arrowhead plant/vine) as toxic to cats and dogs, causing oral irritation, pain, swelling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. Keep out of reach of all pets and small children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats pink allusion arrowhead plant?

Syngonium podophyllum cultivars including 'Pink Allusion' belong to Araceae and contain calcium oxalate crystals throughout their foliage and stems. ASPCA lists Syngonium podophyllum (arrowhead plant/vine) as toxic to cats and dogs, causing oral irritation, pain, swelling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. Keep out of reach of all pets and small 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 pink allusion arrowhead plant.

What should I do if my cat ate pink allusion arrowhead plant?

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 pink allusion arrowhead plant toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Pink Allusion Arrowhead Plant is toxic to dogs as well. See the full pink allusion arrowhead plant pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to pink allusion arrowhead plant?

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 pink allusion arrowhead plant pet-safety