Monoleaf is poisonous to both humans and animals. Here's what to do if your cat has nibbled on the houseplant.
The single leaf is particularly common in the tropical regions of South America and is also known as peace lily or scabbard leaf. The plant contains two poisonous substances, oxalic acid and pungent substances. In humans, the toxins cause irritation to the skin in the form of burning and inflammation. In animals, the first symptoms of poisoning include excessive salivation, vomiting, diarrhea and difficulty swallowing. Foaming at the mouth, cramps and tremors as well as the collapse of the heart and circulatory system can also be signs of monoleaf poisoning. If you notice any of the symptoms mentioned in your cat, you should go to the vet immediately. Explain which poisonous houseplants you have at home and what the animal might have eaten. Alternatively, you can dangle the plant from the ceiling. In the best case scenario, you simply avoid the poisonous plant.