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Is Pothos N'Joy toxic to cats?

Epipremnum aureum 'N'Joy'

Toxic to cats

Yes — pothos n'joy 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 pothos (Epipremnum aureum, golden pothos/devil's ivy) as toxic to cats and dogs; N'Joy is a cultivar of the same species. It contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that cause oral and tongue irritation, intense burning of the mouth, excessive drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing if chewed.

What to do if your cat ate pothos n'joy

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

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

Is pothos n'joy toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is pothos n'joy toxic to cats?

Yes — pothos n'joy is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists pothos (Epipremnum aureum, golden pothos/devil's ivy) as toxic to cats and dogs; N'Joy is a cultivar of the same species. It contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that cause oral and tongue irritation, intense burning of the mouth, excessive drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing if chewed.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats pothos n'joy?

ASPCA lists pothos (Epipremnum aureum, golden pothos/devil's ivy) as toxic to cats and dogs; N'Joy is a cultivar of the same species. It contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that cause oral and tongue irritation, intense burning of the mouth, excessive drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing if chewed. 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 pothos n'joy.

What should I do if my cat ate pothos n'joy?

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 pothos n'joy toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Pothos N'Joy is toxic to dogs as well. See the full pothos n'joy pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to pothos n'joy?

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 pothos n'joy pet-safety