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Is Welwitsch's Anchomanes toxic to cats?

Anchomanes welwitschii

Toxic to cats

Yes — welwitsch's anchomanes 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 a member of Araceae, Anchomanes welwitschii contains calcium oxalate raphides throughout all its tissues. Ingestion causes immediate intense burning and irritation of the mouth, throat, and gastrointestinal tract in cats, dogs, and humans. ASPCA classifies the Araceae family as toxic to cats and dogs. Keep away from pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate welwitsch's anchomanes

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

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

Is welwitsch's anchomanes toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is welwitsch's anchomanes toxic to cats?

Yes — welwitsch's anchomanes is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. As a member of Araceae, Anchomanes welwitschii contains calcium oxalate raphides throughout all its tissues. Ingestion causes immediate intense burning and irritation of the mouth, throat, and gastrointestinal tract in cats, dogs, and humans. ASPCA classifies the Araceae family as toxic to cats and dogs. Keep away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats welwitsch's anchomanes?

As a member of Araceae, Anchomanes welwitschii contains calcium oxalate raphides throughout all its tissues. Ingestion causes immediate intense burning and irritation of the mouth, throat, and gastrointestinal tract in cats, dogs, and humans. ASPCA classifies the Araceae family as toxic to cats and dogs. Keep 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 welwitsch's anchomanes.

What should I do if my cat ate welwitsch's anchomanes?

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 welwitsch's anchomanes toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Welwitsch's Anchomanes is toxic to dogs as well. See the full welwitsch's anchomanes pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to welwitsch's anchomanes?

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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