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Is Cuban Lily toxic to cats?

Scilla peruviana

Toxic to cats

Yes — cuban 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. Scilla peruviana contains cardiac glycosides and alkaloids (scillarens) throughout the plant, with highest concentrations in the large bulbs. These are toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, causing vomiting, diarrhoea, and potentially cardiac effects. ASPCA lists the Scilla genus as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. The large bulbs of this species represent a particular hazard.

What to do if your cat ate cuban lily

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

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

Is cuban lily toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is cuban lily toxic to cats?

Yes — cuban lily is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Scilla peruviana contains cardiac glycosides and alkaloids (scillarens) throughout the plant, with highest concentrations in the large bulbs. These are toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, causing vomiting, diarrhoea, and potentially cardiac effects. ASPCA lists the Scilla genus as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. The large bulbs of this species represent a particular hazard.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats cuban lily?

Scilla peruviana contains cardiac glycosides and alkaloids (scillarens) throughout the plant, with highest concentrations in the large bulbs. These are toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, causing vomiting, diarrhoea, and potentially cardiac effects. ASPCA lists the Scilla genus as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. The large bulbs of this species represent a particular hazard. 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 cuban lily.

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

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to cuban 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 cuban lily pet-safety