Is monstera toxic to cats?
Monstera is toxic to cats (S2 Irritant): its insoluble calcium oxalate crystals cause intense oral irritation, drooling, and vomiting, but ingestion is rarely life-threatening.
S2IRRITANT
- TOXINinsoluble calcium oxalates
- WHAT TO EXPECToral irritation; intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips; excessive drooling
- CALL THE VETCall your vet if drooling or vomiting lasts more than a few hours, your cat refuses food or water, or you notice swelling of the mouth or trouble breathing.
S0S1S2S3S4
Symptoms
| SIGN |
|---|
| oral irritation |
| intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips |
| excessive drooling |
| vomiting |
| difficulty swallowing |
If your cat just ate it
1
Take the plant material away and move the plant out of reach. Rinse your cat's mouth with water if tolerated and offer fresh water. Signs usually settle as the irritation fades.
2
When to call the vet: Call your vet if drooling or vomiting lasts more than a few hours, your cat refuses food or water, or you notice swelling of the mouth or trouble breathing.
Safe swaps, graded S0
Graded S0 for cats. Same-shape matches are coming as the index grows.
Care at a glance
Lightbright indirect
Waterevery 7–10 days
Humiditymedium
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