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Is Rumph's Pothos toxic to cats?

Pothos rumphii

Toxic to cats

Yes — rumph's 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 the genus Pothos contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Ingestion causes immediate oral pain, drooling, pawing at the mouth, and swelling in dogs, cats, and people. Keep away from pets.

What to do if your cat ate rumph's pothos

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

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

Is rumph's pothos toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is rumph's pothos toxic to cats?

Yes — rumph's 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 the genus Pothos contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Ingestion causes immediate oral pain, drooling, pawing at the mouth, and swelling in dogs, cats, and people. Keep away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats rumph's pothos?

Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the genus Pothos contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Ingestion causes immediate oral pain, drooling, pawing at the mouth, and swelling in dogs, cats, and people. Keep away from 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 rumph's pothos.

What should I do if my cat ate rumph's 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 rumph's pothos toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to rumph's 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 rumph's pothos pet-safety