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Is Cape York Lily toxic to cats?

Curcuma australasica

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists cape york 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. Curcuma australasica is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As with other ornamental Curcuma species, a formal pet-safe assessment is not available. A mildly-toxic designation is applied conservatively; prevent pets from accessing the rhizomes or chewing the plant.

What to do if your cat ate cape york lily

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

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

Is cape york lily toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is cape york lily toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists cape york 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. Curcuma australasica is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As with other ornamental Curcuma species, a formal pet-safe assessment is not available. A mildly-toxic designation is applied conservatively; prevent pets from accessing the rhizomes or chewing the plant.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats cape york lily?

Curcuma australasica is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As with other ornamental Curcuma species, a formal pet-safe assessment is not available. A mildly-toxic designation is applied conservatively; prevent pets from accessing the rhizomes or chewing the plant. 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 cape york lily.

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

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to cape york 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 cape york lily pet-safety