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Is Typhonium venosum toxic to cats?

Typhonium venosum

Toxic to cats

Yes — typhonium venosum 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. As an aroid (Araceae), Typhonium venosum contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; it is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the family's well-documented oxalate toxicity causes oral burning, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Treat the tuber and all plant parts as toxic to pets.

What to do if your cat ate typhonium venosum

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

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

Is typhonium venosum toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is typhonium venosum toxic to cats?

Yes — typhonium venosum 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. As an aroid (Araceae), Typhonium venosum contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; it is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the family's well-documented oxalate toxicity causes oral burning, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Treat the tuber and all plant parts as toxic to pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats typhonium venosum?

Toxic to cats and dogs. As an aroid (Araceae), Typhonium venosum contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals; it is not individually listed by the ASPCA, but the family's well-documented oxalate toxicity causes oral burning, drooling, vomiting and difficulty swallowing. Treat the tuber and all plant parts 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 typhonium venosum.

What should I do if my cat ate typhonium venosum?

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 typhonium venosum toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to typhonium venosum?

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 typhonium venosum pet-safety