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Is Titan Arum toxic to cats?

Amorphophallus titanum

Toxic to cats

Yes — titan arum 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. Amorphophallus is an aroid (Araceae) genus carrying insoluble calcium oxalate raphides, the toxic principle the ASPCA cites across the aroid family; treat as toxic to cats and dogs. Chewing any part causes severe oral burning, drooling, vomiting, and swallowing difficulty. It is a botanical-collection plant, but keep all parts away from pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate titan arum

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

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

Is titan arum toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is titan arum toxic to cats?

Yes — titan arum is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Amorphophallus is an aroid (Araceae) genus carrying insoluble calcium oxalate raphides, the toxic principle the ASPCA cites across the aroid family; treat as toxic to cats and dogs. Chewing any part causes severe oral burning, drooling, vomiting, and swallowing difficulty. It is a botanical-collection plant, but keep all parts away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats titan arum?

Amorphophallus is an aroid (Araceae) genus carrying insoluble calcium oxalate raphides, the toxic principle the ASPCA cites across the aroid family; treat as toxic to cats and dogs. Chewing any part causes severe oral burning, drooling, vomiting, and swallowing difficulty. It is a botanical-collection plant, but keep all parts away from pets and children. 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 titan arum.

What should I do if my cat ate titan arum?

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 titan arum toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Titan Arum is toxic to dogs as well. See the full titan arum pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to titan arum?

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 titan arum pet-safety