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Is Bulbifer Voodoo Lily toxic to cats?

Amorphophallus bulbifer

Toxic to cats

Yes — bulbifer voodoo 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. Amorphophallus is an aroid (Araceae) genus containing insoluble calcium oxalate raphides, the toxic principle the ASPCA flags across the aroid family; treat as toxic to cats and dogs. Chewing any part causes oral burning, drooling, and vomiting. The bulbils and corm are not food; keep all parts away from pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate bulbifer voodoo lily

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move bulbifer voodoo 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 bulbifer voodoo lily to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

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

Is bulbifer voodoo lily toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is bulbifer voodoo lily toxic to cats?

Yes — bulbifer voodoo lily is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Amorphophallus is an aroid (Araceae) genus containing insoluble calcium oxalate raphides, the toxic principle the ASPCA flags across the aroid family; treat as toxic to cats and dogs. Chewing any part causes oral burning, drooling, and vomiting. The bulbils and corm are not food; keep all parts away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats bulbifer voodoo lily?

Amorphophallus is an aroid (Araceae) genus containing insoluble calcium oxalate raphides, the toxic principle the ASPCA flags across the aroid family; treat as toxic to cats and dogs. Chewing any part causes oral burning, drooling, and vomiting. The bulbils and corm are not food; keep all parts away from pets and children. 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 bulbifer voodoo lily.

What should I do if my cat ate bulbifer voodoo 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 bulbifer voodoo lily toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to bulbifer voodoo 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 bulbifer voodoo lily pet-safety