Is pothos toxic to cats?
Pothos is toxic to cats (S2 Irritant): its insoluble calcium oxalate crystals cause intense oral burning, 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 mouth swelling or trouble breathing.
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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 — hanging pothos vines are easy chew targets. Rinse your cat's mouth with water if tolerated and offer fresh water.
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 mouth swelling or trouble breathing.
Safe swaps, graded S0
Graded S0 for cats. Same-shape matches are coming as the index grows.
Care at a glance
Lightmedium
Waterevery 7–10 days
Humiditymedium
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