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Is California Fawn Lily toxic to cats?

Erythronium californicum

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists california fawn lily as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Erythronium californicum is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As a Liliaceae family member, ingestion of corms or leaves may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in dogs and cats. It is not a true lily (Lilium) and is not associated with the feline nephrotoxicity of that genus, but prudence dictates treating it as potentially irritating. Keep away from pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate california fawn lily

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

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

Is california fawn lily toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is california fawn lily toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists california fawn lily as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Erythronium californicum is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As a Liliaceae family member, ingestion of corms or leaves may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in dogs and cats. It is not a true lily (Lilium) and is not associated with the feline nephrotoxicity of that genus, but prudence dictates treating it as potentially irritating. Keep away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats california fawn lily?

Erythronium californicum is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As a Liliaceae family member, ingestion of corms or leaves may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in dogs and cats. It is not a true lily (Lilium) and is not associated with the feline nephrotoxicity of that genus, but prudence dictates treating it as potentially irritating. Keep 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 california fawn lily.

What should I do if my cat ate california fawn 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 california fawn lily toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to california fawn 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 california fawn lily pet-safety