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Is Scindapsus Treubii Moonlight toxic to cats?

Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight'

Toxic to cats

Yes — scindapsus treubii moonlight 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. Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' is not individually listed in the ASPCA database, but its same-genus relative Scindapsus pictus (satin pothos) is ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses due to insoluble calcium oxalates; as an aroid this plant shares that chemistry. Chewing can cause oral pain, drooling, and vomiting. Keep away from pets and verify with your vet.

What to do if your cat ate scindapsus treubii moonlight

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

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

Is scindapsus treubii moonlight toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is scindapsus treubii moonlight toxic to cats?

Yes — scindapsus treubii moonlight 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. Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' is not individually listed in the ASPCA database, but its same-genus relative Scindapsus pictus (satin pothos) is ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses due to insoluble calcium oxalates; as an aroid this plant shares that chemistry. Chewing can cause oral pain, drooling, and vomiting. Keep away from pets and verify with your vet.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats scindapsus treubii moonlight?

Toxic to cats and dogs. Scindapsus treubii 'Moonlight' is not individually listed in the ASPCA database, but its same-genus relative Scindapsus pictus (satin pothos) is ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses due to insoluble calcium oxalates; as an aroid this plant shares that chemistry. Chewing can cause oral pain, drooling, and vomiting. Keep away from pets and verify with your vet. 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 scindapsus treubii moonlight.

What should I do if my cat ate scindapsus treubii moonlight?

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 scindapsus treubii moonlight toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Scindapsus Treubii Moonlight is toxic to dogs as well. See the full scindapsus treubii moonlight pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to scindapsus treubii moonlight?

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 scindapsus treubii moonlight pet-safety