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Is Schott's Syngonium toxic to cats?

Syngonium schottianum

Toxic to cats

Yes — schott's syngonium 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 species are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Ingestion causes oral irritation, drooling, difficulty swallowing, and vomiting. Sap also causes skin and eye irritation in humans; handle with care.

What to do if your cat ate schott's syngonium

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

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

Is schott's syngonium toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is schott's syngonium toxic to cats?

Yes — schott's syngonium is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Syngonium species are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Ingestion causes oral irritation, drooling, difficulty swallowing, and vomiting. Sap also causes skin and eye irritation in humans; handle with care.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats schott's syngonium?

Syngonium species are listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Ingestion causes oral irritation, drooling, difficulty swallowing, and vomiting. Sap also causes skin and eye irritation in humans; handle with care. 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 schott's syngonium.

What should I do if my cat ate schott's syngonium?

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 schott's syngonium toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Schott's Syngonium is toxic to dogs as well. See the full schott's syngonium pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to schott's syngonium?

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 schott's syngonium pet-safety