Plant safety record
Anthurium
Anthurium scherzerianum
Anthurium scherzerianum is toxic to cats and dogs within this exact governed species scope because of insoluble calcium oxalates.
Cats
TOXIC
Anthurium is toxic within this exact governed species scope.
Dogs
TOXIC
Anthurium is toxic within this exact governed species scope.
Quick answer
If your pet chewed an Anthurium scherzerianum, remove access to the plant and contact a veterinarian or animal poison-control service for case-specific advice.
Plant identity
Governed scientific identity: Anthurium scherzerianum
Also called: Flamingo Flower, Flamingo Plant, Flamingo Lily, Tail Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Pigtail Plant, Painter's Pallet
This record is limited to Anthurium scherzerianum. The ASPCA source publishes the alternate spelling Anthurium scherzeranum for the same intended species; it is evidence metadata, not a second PawPlants identity.
Safety for cats and dogs
For cats and dogs: Anthurium is toxic within this exact governed species scope.
Supported toxic principle: insoluble calcium oxalates
Possible signs after exposure
Oral irritation, pain and swelling of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.
If your pet chewed it
Remove remaining plant material from reach. Do not induce vomiting unless a veterinary professional directs you to do so.
Prevention and placement
Keep this plant where cats and dogs cannot chew its leaves, stems, flowers, or sap.
Evidence scope
Do not extend this species-level safety conclusion to all Anthurium species.
Evidence and sources
- ASPCA — Flamingo FlowerClassification and clinical information for the governed identity.
- Wikimedia Commons — Anthurium scherzerianum 2.jpgImage source, creator, and license provenance.