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Is Belladonna Lily toxic to cats?

Amaryllis belladonna

Toxic to cats

Yes — belladonna lily is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. The ASPCA lists Amaryllis (including A. belladonna) as toxic to dogs and cats. All parts contain lycorine and related alkaloids, with the highest concentration in the bulb. Ingestion causes vomiting, depression, tremors, and hypotension. Keep away from pets and note that the cut-flower form is also hazardous.

What to do if your cat ate belladonna lily

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move belladonna lily out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of belladonna lily to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten belladonna lily, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is belladonna lily toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is belladonna lily toxic to cats?

Yes — belladonna lily is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists Amaryllis (including A. belladonna) as toxic to dogs and cats. All parts contain lycorine and related alkaloids, with the highest concentration in the bulb. Ingestion causes vomiting, depression, tremors, and hypotension. Keep away from pets and note that the cut-flower form is also hazardous.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats belladonna lily?

The ASPCA lists Amaryllis (including A. belladonna) as toxic to dogs and cats. All parts contain lycorine and related alkaloids, with the highest concentration in the bulb. Ingestion causes vomiting, depression, tremors, and hypotension. Keep away from pets and note that the cut-flower form is also hazardous. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to belladonna lily.

What should I do if my cat ate belladonna lily?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is belladonna lily toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Belladonna Lily is toxic to dogs as well. See the full belladonna lily pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to belladonna lily?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full belladonna lily pet-safety