Pothos (Devil's Ivy) is toxic to cats.
Pothos is toxic to cats because of its insoluble calcium oxalate crystals which are formed by specialized cells called crystal idioblasts.Raphides are insoluble calcium oxalate crystals which penetrate the oral mucosa and throat causing intense pain and swelling.
Common names of the family are Epipremnum aureum, Devil's ivy, Taro vine, and Ivy arum.
Pothos is an evergreen vine that is native to the Society Islands of French Polynesia and is popular as a houseplant for its beautiful heart-shaped leaves and easy maintenance.
There are ten species of pothos, some of which are golden, neon, jade, marble queen, Manjula, pearls and jade and glacier.
As the cat chews the plant, it causes pain in the oral and throat.Immediate pain will cause the cessation of chewing.
Remove the plant material from the mouth and drink milk or canned tuna.
You may be asked to monitor the cat or bring it in for treatment if you call the pet poison hotline.This will be based on symptoms, comorbidities and the amount of plant eaten.