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Is Pink Anthurium toxic to cats?

Anthurium andraeanum 'Pink Champion'

Toxic to cats

Yes — pink anthurium 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. ASPCA lists Anthurium as toxic to cats and dogs. Like other aroids it contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes oral pain, drooling, intense mouth and tongue irritation, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep out of reach of pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate pink anthurium

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

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

Is pink anthurium toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is pink anthurium toxic to cats?

Yes — pink anthurium is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Anthurium as toxic to cats and dogs. Like other aroids it contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes oral pain, drooling, intense mouth and tongue irritation, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep out of reach of pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats pink anthurium?

ASPCA lists Anthurium as toxic to cats and dogs. Like other aroids it contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes oral pain, drooling, intense mouth and tongue irritation, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep out of reach of 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 pink anthurium.

What should I do if my cat ate pink anthurium?

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 anthurium toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Pink Anthurium is toxic to dogs as well. See the full pink anthurium pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to pink anthurium?

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 anthurium pet-safety