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Is Rodent Tuber toxic to cats?

Typhonium flagelliforme

Toxic to cats

Yes — rodent tuber 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. Typhonium flagelliforme contains insoluble calcium oxalate raphides throughout all plant parts, consistent with the Araceae family. Ingestion causes severe oral burning, swelling, hypersalivation, and gastrointestinal irritation in dogs, cats, and people. Despite its use in traditional medicine (applied in processed forms), raw plant material is irritant and potentially toxic. Keep away from pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate rodent tuber

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

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

Is rodent tuber toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is rodent tuber toxic to cats?

Yes — rodent tuber is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Typhonium flagelliforme contains insoluble calcium oxalate raphides throughout all plant parts, consistent with the Araceae family. Ingestion causes severe oral burning, swelling, hypersalivation, and gastrointestinal irritation in dogs, cats, and people. Despite its use in traditional medicine (applied in processed forms), raw plant material is irritant and potentially toxic. Keep away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats rodent tuber?

Typhonium flagelliforme contains insoluble calcium oxalate raphides throughout all plant parts, consistent with the Araceae family. Ingestion causes severe oral burning, swelling, hypersalivation, and gastrointestinal irritation in dogs, cats, and people. Despite its use in traditional medicine (applied in processed forms), raw plant material is irritant and potentially toxic. 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 rodent tuber.

What should I do if my cat ate rodent tuber?

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 rodent tuber toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Rodent Tuber is toxic to dogs as well. See the full rodent tuber pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to rodent tuber?

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 rodent tuber pet-safety