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Is Pseudodracontium lacourii toxic to cats?

Pseudodracontium lacourii

Toxic to cats

Yes — pseudodracontium lacourii 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 Pseudodracontium is an Araceae genus (close to Amorphophallus) whose tissues contain insoluble calcium oxalate raphides — the same toxic principle ASPCA cites for listed aroids. Treat as toxic to cats and dogs: chewing causes oral burning, drooling, swelling and vomiting. Keep away from pets and verify with a vet on any exposure.

What to do if your cat ate pseudodracontium lacourii

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

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

Is pseudodracontium lacourii toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is pseudodracontium lacourii toxic to cats?

Yes — pseudodracontium lacourii 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 Pseudodracontium is an Araceae genus (close to Amorphophallus) whose tissues contain insoluble calcium oxalate raphides — the same toxic principle ASPCA cites for listed aroids. Treat as toxic to cats and dogs: chewing causes oral burning, drooling, swelling and vomiting. Keep away from pets and verify with a vet on any exposure.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats pseudodracontium lacourii?

Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but Pseudodracontium is an Araceae genus (close to Amorphophallus) whose tissues contain insoluble calcium oxalate raphides — the same toxic principle ASPCA cites for listed aroids. Treat as toxic to cats and dogs: chewing causes oral burning, drooling, swelling and vomiting. Keep away from pets and verify with a vet on any exposure. 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 pseudodracontium lacourii.

What should I do if my cat ate pseudodracontium lacourii?

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 pseudodracontium lacourii toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Pseudodracontium lacourii is toxic to dogs as well. See the full pseudodracontium lacourii pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to pseudodracontium lacourii?

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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