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Is Red Arrow Arrowhead Vine toxic to cats?

Syngonium erythrophyllum

Toxic to cats

Yes — red arrow arrowhead vine 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. Syngonium species are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Ingestion causes oral pain, drooling, pawing at mouth, and vomiting. S. erythrophyllum carries the same toxicity profile. Keep away from pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate red arrow arrowhead vine

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move red arrow arrowhead vine 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 red arrow arrowhead vine to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is red arrow arrowhead vine toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is red arrow arrowhead vine toxic to cats?

Yes — red arrow arrowhead vine is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Syngonium species are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Ingestion causes oral pain, drooling, pawing at mouth, and vomiting. S. erythrophyllum carries the same toxicity profile. Keep away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats red arrow arrowhead vine?

Syngonium species are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Ingestion causes oral pain, drooling, pawing at mouth, and vomiting. S. erythrophyllum carries the same toxicity profile. Keep away from pets and children. 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 red arrow arrowhead vine.

What should I do if my cat ate red arrow arrowhead vine?

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 red arrow arrowhead vine toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Red Arrow Arrowhead Vine is toxic to dogs as well. See the full red arrow arrowhead vine pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to red arrow arrowhead vine?

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 red arrow arrowhead vine pet-safety