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Is White Arrow Arum toxic to cats?

Peltandra sagittifolia

Toxic to cats

Yes — white arrow 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. All parts contain insoluble calcium oxalate raphides, consistent with the Araceae family. ASPCA lists the Arum/Peltandra family as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Ingestion causes intense oral burning, drooling, swelling of the mouth and throat, and vomiting. Keep away from pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate white arrow arum

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

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

Is white arrow arum toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is white arrow arum toxic to cats?

Yes — white arrow arum is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. All parts contain insoluble calcium oxalate raphides, consistent with the Araceae family. ASPCA lists the Arum/Peltandra family as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Ingestion causes intense oral burning, drooling, swelling of the mouth and throat, and vomiting. Keep away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats white arrow arum?

All parts contain insoluble calcium oxalate raphides, consistent with the Araceae family. ASPCA lists the Arum/Peltandra family as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Ingestion causes intense oral burning, drooling, swelling of the mouth and throat, and vomiting. 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 white arrow arum.

What should I do if my cat ate white arrow 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 white arrow arum toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to white arrow 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 white arrow arum pet-safety