Monstera Plant Toxic To Cats. Symptoms of Cutleaf Philodendron Poisoning in Cats The primary symptom of Cutleaf Philodendron poisoning is oral irritation. Part of the Araceae family Monsteras are considered toxic but less than its siblings the Calla Lily and Dieffenbachia.
Botanical names include Monstera deliciosa and Philodendron pertusum and common names include hurricane plant Swiss cheese plant Mexican breadfruit window leaf plant split leaf Philodendron ceriman and taro vine. Unfortunately Monstera deliciosa contains insoluble calcium oxalates making them highly toxic to cats. Philodendron and Monstera Starting with one of the heaviest hitters Philodendron is a large genus of tropical plant very popular for use indoors due to its wide variety of growing habits leaf shapes and colors.
Unfortunately Monstera deliciosa contains insoluble calcium oxalates making them highly toxic to cats.
Philodendron is toxic to cats the toxic principle is insoluble calcium oxalate crystals which are produced by specialised cells known as idioblasts. Symptoms include burning of the lips and mouth excessive drooling oral swelling and vomiting. Unfortunately bird of paradise plants are toxic to cats dogs and horses with the seeds and fruits being the leading causes of toxicity since they are gastrointestinal irritants. Aloe vera plants contain saponins and anthraquinones both of which are toxic to cats.
