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Is Horsfield's Sauromatum toxic to cats?

Sauromatum horsfieldii

Toxic to cats

Yes — horsfield's sauromatum 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. Sauromatum species are aroids (Araceae) containing insoluble calcium oxalate crystals throughout all plant parts. Ingestion causes oral irritation, drooling, and GI distress in cats and dogs. The inflorescence also produces irritant compounds. The genus is not individually ASPCA-listed, but Araceae family toxicity applies.

What to do if your cat ate horsfield's sauromatum

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

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

Is horsfield's sauromatum toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is horsfield's sauromatum toxic to cats?

Yes — horsfield's sauromatum is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Sauromatum species are aroids (Araceae) containing insoluble calcium oxalate crystals throughout all plant parts. Ingestion causes oral irritation, drooling, and GI distress in cats and dogs. The inflorescence also produces irritant compounds. The genus is not individually ASPCA-listed, but Araceae family toxicity applies.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats horsfield's sauromatum?

Sauromatum species are aroids (Araceae) containing insoluble calcium oxalate crystals throughout all plant parts. Ingestion causes oral irritation, drooling, and GI distress in cats and dogs. The inflorescence also produces irritant compounds. The genus is not individually ASPCA-listed, but Araceae family toxicity applies. 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 horsfield's sauromatum.

What should I do if my cat ate horsfield's sauromatum?

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 horsfield's sauromatum toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Horsfield's Sauromatum is toxic to dogs as well. See the full horsfield's sauromatum pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to horsfield's sauromatum?

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 horsfield's sauromatum pet-safety