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Is Narrow-Leafed Arrowhead Vine toxic to cats?

Syngonium angustatum

Toxic to cats

Yes — narrow-leafed arrowhead vine 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. Syngonium angustatum is an Araceae aroid containing insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. The ASPCA lists Syngonium species as toxic to cats and dogs, causing oral irritation, excessive salivation, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing if any part of the plant is chewed or ingested. Keep away from pets.

What to do if your cat ate narrow-leafed arrowhead vine

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move narrow-leafed arrowhead vine 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 narrow-leafed arrowhead vine to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is narrow-leafed arrowhead vine toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is narrow-leafed arrowhead vine toxic to cats?

Yes — narrow-leafed arrowhead vine is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Syngonium angustatum is an Araceae aroid containing insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. The ASPCA lists Syngonium species as toxic to cats and dogs, causing oral irritation, excessive salivation, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing if any part of the plant is chewed or ingested. Keep away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats narrow-leafed arrowhead vine?

Syngonium angustatum is an Araceae aroid containing insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. The ASPCA lists Syngonium species as toxic to cats and dogs, causing oral irritation, excessive salivation, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing if any part of the plant is chewed or ingested. Keep away from pets. 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 narrow-leafed arrowhead vine.

What should I do if my cat ate narrow-leafed arrowhead vine?

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 narrow-leafed arrowhead vine toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Narrow-Leafed Arrowhead Vine is toxic to dogs as well. See the full narrow-leafed arrowhead vine pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to narrow-leafed arrowhead vine?

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 narrow-leafed arrowhead vine pet-safety