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Is Syngonium podophyllum 'Milk Confetti' toxic to cats?

Syngonium podophyllum 'Milk Confetti'

Toxic to cats

Yes — syngonium podophyllum 'milk confetti' 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. The ASPCA lists Syngonium podophyllum as toxic, and this is a cultivar of that species. It contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; ingestion causes oral irritation, intense drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting and trouble swallowing.

What to do if your cat ate syngonium podophyllum 'milk confetti'

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move syngonium podophyllum 'milk confetti' 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 syngonium podophyllum 'milk confetti' to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is syngonium podophyllum 'milk confetti' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is syngonium podophyllum 'milk confetti' toxic to cats?

Yes — syngonium podophyllum 'milk confetti' 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. The ASPCA lists Syngonium podophyllum as toxic, and this is a cultivar of that species. It contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; ingestion causes oral irritation, intense drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting and trouble swallowing.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats syngonium podophyllum 'milk confetti'?

Toxic to cats and dogs. The ASPCA lists Syngonium podophyllum as toxic, and this is a cultivar of that species. It contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; ingestion causes oral irritation, intense drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting and trouble swallowing. 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 syngonium podophyllum 'milk confetti'.

What should I do if my cat ate syngonium podophyllum 'milk confetti'?

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 syngonium podophyllum 'milk confetti' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Syngonium podophyllum 'Milk Confetti' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full syngonium podophyllum 'milk confetti' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to syngonium podophyllum 'milk confetti'?

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 syngonium podophyllum 'milk confetti' pet-safety