Is this plant toxic to cats?

Kgraham1511

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This came back as Maria Chinese Evergreen. And all other plants that looked similar seem to come from the Chinese Evergreen family. These can cause drooling, kidney problems, I think they have to chew the leaf. I would get it were it cannot be played with.

Here is the source of problems it can cause Chinese Evergreen Are Toxic To Pets | Pet Poison Helpline.
Toxicity to pets
This plant contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals similar to other plants in the Araceae family. Chewing or biting into this plant will release these crystals causing tissue penetration and irritation the mouth and GI tract. VERY rarely, swelling of the upper airway occurs making it difficult to breathe. See Oxalates (Insoluble) for more information.

Common signs to watch for:
Drooling
Pawing at the mouth
Oral pain
Decreased appetite
Vomiting

Also the google search screenshot with the plants that came back when I searched.
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Thank you, I'll be moving it out of her reach. There will be some more plants coming inside as the weather gets colder. I'm gonna have to find some hard to reach places for them.
 
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