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Is Roxburgh's Typhonium toxic to cats?

Typhonium roxburghii

Toxic to cats

Yes — roxburgh's typhonium 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. As an Araceae family member, Typhonium roxburghii contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals in all parts of the plant. Ingestion causes oral pain, drooling, and gastrointestinal upset in cats and dogs. The genus is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but Araceae family toxicity applies to all Typhonium species.

What to do if your cat ate roxburgh's typhonium

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

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

Is roxburgh's typhonium toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is roxburgh's typhonium toxic to cats?

Yes — roxburgh's typhonium is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. As an Araceae family member, Typhonium roxburghii contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals in all parts of the plant. Ingestion causes oral pain, drooling, and gastrointestinal upset in cats and dogs. The genus is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but Araceae family toxicity applies to all Typhonium species.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats roxburgh's typhonium?

As an Araceae family member, Typhonium roxburghii contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals in all parts of the plant. Ingestion causes oral pain, drooling, and gastrointestinal upset in cats and dogs. The genus is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but Araceae family toxicity applies to all Typhonium species. 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 roxburgh's typhonium.

What should I do if my cat ate roxburgh's typhonium?

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 roxburgh's typhonium toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Roxburgh's Typhonium is toxic to dogs as well. See the full roxburgh's typhonium pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to roxburgh's typhonium?

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.

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