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Is Clivia toxic to cats?

Clivia miniata

Toxic to cats

Yes — clivia 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 lists Clivia miniata as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses due to lycorine and related alkaloids. Ingestion can cause vomiting, hypersalivation, and rarely cardiac arrhythmia.

What to do if your cat ate clivia

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

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

Is clivia toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is clivia toxic to cats?

Yes — clivia is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. ASPCA lists Clivia miniata as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses due to lycorine and related alkaloids. Ingestion can cause vomiting, hypersalivation, and rarely cardiac arrhythmia.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats clivia?

ASPCA lists Clivia miniata as toxic to cats, dogs, and horses due to lycorine and related alkaloids. Ingestion can cause vomiting, hypersalivation, and rarely cardiac arrhythmia. 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.

What should I do if my cat ate clivia?

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 toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to clivia?

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 pet-safety