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Is Amaryllis 'Apple Blossom' toxic to cats?

Hippeastrum 'Apple Blossom'

Toxic to cats

Yes — amaryllis 'apple blossom' 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. Toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA (listed as Amaryllis / Hippeastrum). The toxic principles are lycorine and other Amaryllidaceae alkaloids, concentrated in the bulb; ingestion causes vomiting, hypersalivation, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and depression, with tremors and cardiac arrhythmias possible in large amounts.

What to do if your cat ate amaryllis 'apple blossom'

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move amaryllis 'apple blossom' 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 amaryllis 'apple blossom' to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is amaryllis 'apple blossom' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is amaryllis 'apple blossom' toxic to cats?

Yes — amaryllis 'apple blossom' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA (listed as Amaryllis / Hippeastrum). The toxic principles are lycorine and other Amaryllidaceae alkaloids, concentrated in the bulb; ingestion causes vomiting, hypersalivation, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and depression, with tremors and cardiac arrhythmias possible in large amounts.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats amaryllis 'apple blossom'?

Toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA (listed as Amaryllis / Hippeastrum). The toxic principles are lycorine and other Amaryllidaceae alkaloids, concentrated in the bulb; ingestion causes vomiting, hypersalivation, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and depression, with tremors and cardiac arrhythmias possible in large amounts. 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 amaryllis 'apple blossom'.

What should I do if my cat ate amaryllis 'apple blossom'?

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 amaryllis 'apple blossom' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Amaryllis 'Apple Blossom' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full amaryllis 'apple blossom' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to amaryllis 'apple blossom'?

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 amaryllis 'apple blossom' pet-safety