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Is Pothos Pearls and Jade toxic to cats?

Epipremnum aureum 'Pearls and Jade'

Toxic to cats

Yes — pothos pearls and jade 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) as toxic to cats and dogs; Pearls and Jade is a cultivar of this species. The insoluble calcium oxalate crystals cause oral irritation, intense burning of the mouth and tongue, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing when any part is chewed.

What to do if your cat ate pothos pearls and jade

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

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

Is pothos pearls and jade toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is pothos pearls and jade toxic to cats?

Yes — pothos pearls and jade 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) as toxic to cats and dogs; Pearls and Jade is a cultivar of this species. The insoluble calcium oxalate crystals cause oral irritation, intense burning of the mouth and tongue, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing when any part is chewed.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats pothos pearls and jade?

ASPCA lists pothos (Epipremnum aureum) as toxic to cats and dogs; Pearls and Jade is a cultivar of this species. The insoluble calcium oxalate crystals cause oral irritation, intense burning of the mouth and tongue, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing when any part is 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 pearls and jade.

What should I do if my cat ate pothos pearls and jade?

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 pearls and jade toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Pothos Pearls and Jade is toxic to dogs as well. See the full pothos pearls and jade pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to pothos pearls and jade?

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.

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