Is Caladium Toxic to Cats?
Yes — caladium is toxic to cats.
PawSafe Check is for general information only and is not veterinary advice. Always contact your veterinarian or a poison control service if you think your pet has been exposed.
Symptoms to watch for
- Intense mouth pain and drooling
- Swelling of the lips, tongue and throat
- Vomiting
- Trouble swallowing
- Rarely, throat swelling that makes breathing hard
Toxic parts
All parts
Toxic compound
Insoluble calcium oxalate crystals
What to do now
- Call your vet or a pet poison control line immediately — don't wait for symptoms.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to.
- Bring the plant, label or packaging with you so the vet knows exactly what your cat ate.
- Note roughly how much was eaten and when.
Good to know
Colorful caladiums can cause severe mouth swelling and, rarely, breathing difficulty from throat swelling.
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Frequently asked questions
Is caladium toxic to cats?
Yes — caladium is toxic to cats. Colorful caladiums can cause severe mouth swelling and, rarely, breathing difficulty from throat swelling.
What are the symptoms of caladium poisoning in cats?
Intense mouth pain and drooling. Swelling of the lips, tongue and throat. Vomiting. Trouble swallowing. Rarely, throat swelling that makes breathing hard.
What should I do if my cat ate caladium?
Call your vet or a pet poison control line immediately — don't wait for symptoms. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to. Bring the plant, label or packaging with you so the vet knows exactly what your cat ate. Note roughly how much was eaten and when.
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