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Is Rhaphidophora Beccarii toxic to cats?

Rhaphidophora beccarii

Toxic to cats

Yes — rhaphidophora beccarii 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. Toxic to cats and dogs. The ASPCA lists Rhaphidophora as toxic owing to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; ingestion causes burning of the mouth and lips, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep out of reach of pets.

What to do if your cat ate rhaphidophora beccarii

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

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

Is rhaphidophora beccarii toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is rhaphidophora beccarii toxic to cats?

Yes — rhaphidophora beccarii is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Toxic to cats and dogs. The ASPCA lists Rhaphidophora as toxic owing to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; ingestion causes burning of the mouth and lips, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep out of reach of pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats rhaphidophora beccarii?

Toxic to cats and dogs. The ASPCA lists Rhaphidophora as toxic owing to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; ingestion causes burning of the mouth and lips, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep out of reach of 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 rhaphidophora beccarii.

What should I do if my cat ate rhaphidophora beccarii?

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 rhaphidophora beccarii toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Rhaphidophora Beccarii is toxic to dogs as well. See the full rhaphidophora beccarii pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to rhaphidophora beccarii?

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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