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Is Syngonium 'White Butterfly' toxic to cats?

Syngonium podophyllum 'White Butterfly'

Toxic to cats

Yes — syngonium 'white butterfly' 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. ASPCA lists Syngonium (arrowhead vine / nephthytis) as toxic to cats and dogs. It contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes oral irritation, intense burning of the mouth and tongue, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing.

What to do if your cat ate syngonium 'white butterfly'

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

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

Is syngonium 'white butterfly' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is syngonium 'white butterfly' toxic to cats?

Yes — syngonium 'white butterfly' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Syngonium (arrowhead vine / nephthytis) as toxic to cats and dogs. It contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes oral irritation, intense burning of the mouth and tongue, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats syngonium 'white butterfly'?

ASPCA lists Syngonium (arrowhead vine / nephthytis) as toxic to cats and dogs. It contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; chewing causes oral irritation, intense burning of the mouth and tongue, drooling, vomiting and difficulty 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 'white butterfly'.

What should I do if my cat ate syngonium 'white butterfly'?

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 'white butterfly' toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to syngonium 'white butterfly'?

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 'white butterfly' pet-safety