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Is Long-Stalked Pothos toxic to cats?

Pothos longipes

Toxic to cats

Yes — long-stalked pothos 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. Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but all Pothos species contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Chewing any part causes oral irritation, drooling, and swelling in cats, dogs, and humans. Keep out of reach of pets.

What to do if your cat ate long-stalked pothos

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

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

Is long-stalked pothos toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is long-stalked pothos toxic to cats?

Yes — long-stalked pothos is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but all Pothos species contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Chewing any part causes oral irritation, drooling, and swelling in cats, dogs, and humans. Keep out of reach of pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats long-stalked pothos?

Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but all Pothos species contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Chewing any part causes oral irritation, drooling, and swelling in cats, dogs, and humans. Keep out of reach of pets. 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 long-stalked pothos.

What should I do if my cat ate long-stalked 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 long-stalked pothos toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Long-Stalked Pothos is toxic to dogs as well. See the full long-stalked pothos pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to long-stalked 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 long-stalked pothos pet-safety