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Is Rhaphidophora Pertusa toxic to cats?

Rhaphidophora pertusa

Toxic to cats

Yes — rhaphidophora pertusa 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. Rhaphidophora is an aroid in the same family as Monstera and Philodendron. The ASPCA classifies these aroids as toxic to cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Chewing causes oral pain, drooling, mouth and tongue irritation, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep away from pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate rhaphidophora pertusa

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

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

Is rhaphidophora pertusa toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is rhaphidophora pertusa toxic to cats?

Yes — rhaphidophora pertusa is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Rhaphidophora is an aroid in the same family as Monstera and Philodendron. The ASPCA classifies these aroids as toxic to cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Chewing causes oral pain, drooling, mouth and tongue irritation, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Keep away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats rhaphidophora pertusa?

Rhaphidophora is an aroid in the same family as Monstera and Philodendron. The ASPCA classifies these aroids as toxic to cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Chewing causes oral pain, drooling, mouth and tongue irritation, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. 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 rhaphidophora pertusa.

What should I do if my cat ate rhaphidophora pertusa?

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 pertusa toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to rhaphidophora pertusa?

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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