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Can dogs and cats eat anthurium?
Short answer on anthurium: toxic for both dogs and cats. See what to watch for and the veterinary sources behind each answer.
If your pet ate this, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center immediately.
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What changes between dogs and cats?
Dogs and cats both have a toxic verdict.
Dogs and cats get the same answer here. Each column below lists its own signs to watch and sources.
Anthurium safety for dogs
Anthurium is toxic to dogs. Chewing it can irritate and swell the mouth, cause heavy drooling and vomiting, and make swallowing difficult.
Toxic principle: insoluble calcium oxalates
Watch for
- mouth irritation
- mouth swelling
- excessive drooling
- vomiting
- difficulty swallowing
Anthurium safety for cats
Anthurium is toxic to cats. Chewing it can irritate and swell the mouth, cause heavy drooling and vomiting, and make swallowing difficult.
Toxic principle: insoluble calcium oxalates
Watch for
- mouth irritation
- mouth swelling
- excessive drooling
- vomiting
- difficulty swallowing
Questions owners ask about anthurium
Can dogs eat anthurium?
Anthurium is toxic to dogs. Chewing it can irritate and swell the mouth, cause heavy drooling and vomiting, and make swallowing difficult.
What should I do if my dog ate anthurium?
Contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 immediately. Do not wait for symptoms to appear before calling.
What symptoms should I watch for with anthurium and dogs?
mouth irritation, mouth swelling, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing. If you notice any of these, contact your veterinarian.
Can cats eat anthurium?
Anthurium is toxic to cats. Chewing it can irritate and swell the mouth, cause heavy drooling and vomiting, and make swallowing difficult.
What should I do if my cat ate anthurium?
Contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 immediately. Do not wait for symptoms to appear before calling.
What symptoms should I watch for with anthurium and cats?
mouth irritation, mouth swelling, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing. If you notice any of these, contact your veterinarian.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not veterinary advice. Always consult your veterinarian about your pet's diet and health.
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