PET SAFETY ANSWER · CITED TO ASPCA
Is Alocasia (Elephant Ear) safe for cats?
Why it's toxic
Toxic principles: Insoluble calcium oxalates
Clinical signs in cats: Oral irritation, pain and swelling of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting (not horses), difficulty swallowing
Severity rating: moderate
Source
Classification per the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database entry for Alocasia (Elephant Ear). Verified 2026-05-28. We update these answers when ASPCA changes the classification.