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Is White Sails toxic to cats?

Spathiphyllum floribundum

Toxic to cats

Yes — white sails 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. Like all Spathiphyllum species, S. floribundum contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Ingestion by cats, dogs, or humans causes oral burning, excessive salivation, swelling of the mouth and throat, and vomiting. ASPCA lists the genus as toxic to dogs and cats. Keep out of reach of pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate white sails

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

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

Is white sails toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is white sails toxic to cats?

Yes — white sails is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Like all Spathiphyllum species, S. floribundum contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Ingestion by cats, dogs, or humans causes oral burning, excessive salivation, swelling of the mouth and throat, and vomiting. ASPCA lists the genus as toxic to dogs and cats. Keep out of reach of pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats white sails?

Like all Spathiphyllum species, S. floribundum contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Ingestion by cats, dogs, or humans causes oral burning, excessive salivation, swelling of the mouth and throat, and vomiting. ASPCA lists the genus as toxic to dogs and cats. 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 sails.

What should I do if my cat ate white sails?

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 sails toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to white sails?

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 sails pet-safety