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Is Clivia 'Belgian Hybrid' toxic to cats?

Clivia miniata 'Belgian Hybrid'

Toxic to cats

Yes — clivia 'belgian hybrid' 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. ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats and dogs (Clivia Lily). The toxic principle is lycorine and related Amaryllidaceae alkaloids concentrated in the bulb; ingestion can cause drooling, vomiting and diarrhoea, and large amounts may cause tremors, low blood pressure and cardiac arrhythmias. Keep away from pets.

What to do if your cat ate clivia 'belgian hybrid'

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move clivia 'belgian hybrid' 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 clivia 'belgian hybrid' to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is clivia 'belgian hybrid' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is clivia 'belgian hybrid' toxic to cats?

Yes — clivia 'belgian hybrid' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats and dogs (Clivia Lily). The toxic principle is lycorine and related Amaryllidaceae alkaloids concentrated in the bulb; ingestion can cause drooling, vomiting and diarrhoea, and large amounts may cause tremors, low blood pressure and cardiac arrhythmias. Keep away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats clivia 'belgian hybrid'?

ASPCA-listed as toxic to cats and dogs (Clivia Lily). The toxic principle is lycorine and related Amaryllidaceae alkaloids concentrated in the bulb; ingestion can cause drooling, vomiting and diarrhoea, and large amounts may cause tremors, low blood pressure and cardiac arrhythmias. Keep away from pets. 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 clivia 'belgian hybrid'.

What should I do if my cat ate clivia 'belgian hybrid'?

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 clivia 'belgian hybrid' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Clivia 'Belgian Hybrid' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full clivia 'belgian hybrid' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to clivia 'belgian hybrid'?

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 clivia 'belgian hybrid' pet-safety