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Is Drop Tongue Plant (Silver Schismatoglottis) toxic to cats?

Schismatoglottis 'Silver'

Toxic to cats

Yes — drop tongue plant (silver schismatoglottis) 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. Schismatoglottis is a member of the arum family (Araceae) and contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, making it toxic to cats and dogs - ingestion can cause oral irritation, intense burning of the mouth, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. The ASPCA does not list Schismatoglottis individually, but every aroid it does list (including the closely related Chinese evergreen, Aglaonema) is classified as toxic via the same insoluble calcium oxalates, so treat this plant as toxic and keep it away from pets; if ingestion is suspected, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center.

What to do if your cat ate drop tongue plant (silver schismatoglottis)

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move drop tongue plant (silver schismatoglottis) 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 drop tongue plant (silver schismatoglottis) to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is drop tongue plant (silver schismatoglottis) toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is drop tongue plant (silver schismatoglottis) toxic to cats?

Yes — drop tongue plant (silver schismatoglottis) is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Schismatoglottis is a member of the arum family (Araceae) and contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, making it toxic to cats and dogs - ingestion can cause oral irritation, intense burning of the mouth, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. The ASPCA does not list Schismatoglottis individually, but every aroid it does list (including the closely related Chinese evergreen, Aglaonema) is classified as toxic via the same insoluble calcium oxalates, so treat this plant as toxic and keep it away from pets; if ingestion is suspected, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats drop tongue plant (silver schismatoglottis)?

Schismatoglottis is a member of the arum family (Araceae) and contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, making it toxic to cats and dogs - ingestion can cause oral irritation, intense burning of the mouth, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. The ASPCA does not list Schismatoglottis individually, but every aroid it does list (including the closely related Chinese evergreen, Aglaonema) is classified as toxic via the same insoluble calcium oxalates, so treat this plant as toxic and keep it away from pets; if ingestion is suspected, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. 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 drop tongue plant (silver schismatoglottis).

What should I do if my cat ate drop tongue plant (silver schismatoglottis)?

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 drop tongue plant (silver schismatoglottis) toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Drop Tongue Plant (Silver Schismatoglottis) is toxic to dogs as well. See the full drop tongue plant (silver schismatoglottis) pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to drop tongue plant (silver schismatoglottis)?

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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