Pet safety
Is Silver pothos toxic to cats?
Scindapsus pictus
Yes — silver pothos 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. The ASPCA lists Scindapsus pictus (satin pothos) as toxic to cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalates. Chewing can cause oral irritation, drooling, and vomiting.
What to do if your cat ate silver pothos
- Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move silver pothos out of reach.
- Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
- Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
- Bring a leaf or photo of silver pothos to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.
General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten silver pothos, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.
Is silver pothos toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is silver pothos toxic to cats?
Yes — silver pothos is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists Scindapsus pictus (satin pothos) as toxic to cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalates. Chewing can cause oral irritation, drooling, and vomiting.
What are the symptoms if a cat eats silver pothos?
The ASPCA lists Scindapsus pictus (satin pothos) as toxic to cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalates. Chewing can cause oral irritation, drooling, and vomiting. 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 silver pothos.
What should I do if my cat ate silver pothos?
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 silver pothos toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Silver pothos is toxic to dogs as well. See the full silver pothos pet-safety guide for both species.
What is a cat-safe alternative to silver pothos?
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 silver pothos pet-safety
- Is silver pothos toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is silver pothos toxic to dogs?
- My cat ate silver pothos — emergency steps
- Best cats-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete silver pothos care guide
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