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Is Canna-leaved Peace Lily toxic to cats?

Spathiphyllum cannifolium

Toxic to cats

Yes — canna-leaved peace 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. As a member of the genus Spathiphyllum and the Araceae family, S. cannifolium contains calcium oxalate crystals. Ingestion causes oral pain, swelling, salivation, and vomiting in cats, dogs, and humans. ASPCA lists Spathiphyllum as toxic to cats and dogs. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.

What to do if your cat ate canna-leaved peace lily

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

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

Is canna-leaved peace lily toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is canna-leaved peace lily toxic to cats?

Yes — canna-leaved peace lily is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. As a member of the genus Spathiphyllum and the Araceae family, S. cannifolium contains calcium oxalate crystals. Ingestion causes oral pain, swelling, salivation, and vomiting in cats, dogs, and humans. ASPCA lists Spathiphyllum as toxic to cats and dogs. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats canna-leaved peace lily?

As a member of the genus Spathiphyllum and the Araceae family, S. cannifolium contains calcium oxalate crystals. Ingestion causes oral pain, swelling, salivation, and vomiting in cats, dogs, and humans. ASPCA lists Spathiphyllum as toxic to cats and dogs. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. 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 canna-leaved peace lily.

What should I do if my cat ate canna-leaved peace 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 canna-leaved peace lily toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to canna-leaved peace 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 canna-leaved peace lily pet-safety