Pet safety
Is White Knight Philodendron toxic to cats?
Philodendron erubescens 'White Knight'
Yes — white knight philodendron 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. The ASPCA lists Philodendron as toxic to cats and dogs. As a Philodendron erubescens cultivar it contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that cause oral burning, drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting and difficulty swallowing if chewed. Keep out of reach of pets and children.
What to do if your cat ate white knight philodendron
- Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move white knight philodendron out of reach.
- Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
- Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
- Bring a leaf or photo of white knight philodendron to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.
General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten white knight philodendron, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.
Is white knight philodendron toxic to cats? — FAQ
Is white knight philodendron toxic to cats?
Yes — white knight philodendron is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists Philodendron as toxic to cats and dogs. As a Philodendron erubescens cultivar it contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that cause oral burning, drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting and difficulty swallowing if chewed. Keep out of reach of pets and children.
What are the symptoms if a cat eats white knight philodendron?
The ASPCA lists Philodendron as toxic to cats and dogs. As a Philodendron erubescens cultivar it contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that cause oral burning, drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting and difficulty swallowing if chewed. Keep out of reach of 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 knight philodendron.
What should I do if my cat ate white knight philodendron?
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 knight philodendron toxic to dogs too?
The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: White Knight Philodendron is toxic to dogs as well. See the full white knight philodendron pet-safety guide for both species.
What is a cat-safe alternative to white knight philodendron?
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 knight philodendron pet-safety
- Is white knight philodendron toxic to cats and dogs? — the full guide for both pets
- Is white knight philodendron toxic to dogs?
- My cat ate white knight philodendron — emergency steps
- Best cats-safe plants — the full ASPCA non-toxic list
- Complete white knight philodendron care guide