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Is Taccarum weddellianum toxic to cats?

Taccarum weddellianum

Toxic to cats

Yes — taccarum weddellianum 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. Taccarum is a member of the aroid family (Araceae) and contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; it is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the family's well-established oxalate toxicity causes oral burning, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Treat all parts, including the tuber, as toxic to pets.

What to do if your cat ate taccarum weddellianum

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

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

Is taccarum weddellianum toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is taccarum weddellianum toxic to cats?

Yes — taccarum weddellianum 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. Taccarum is a member of the aroid family (Araceae) and contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; it is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the family's well-established oxalate toxicity causes oral burning, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Treat all parts, including the tuber, as toxic to pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats taccarum weddellianum?

Toxic to cats and dogs. Taccarum is a member of the aroid family (Araceae) and contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; it is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the family's well-established oxalate toxicity causes oral burning, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Treat all parts, including the tuber, as toxic to 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 taccarum weddellianum.

What should I do if my cat ate taccarum weddellianum?

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 taccarum weddellianum toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Taccarum weddellianum is toxic to dogs as well. See the full taccarum weddellianum pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to taccarum weddellianum?

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 taccarum weddellianum pet-safety