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Is Two-toned Pineapple Lily toxic to cats?

Eucomis bicolor

Toxic to cats

Yes — two-toned pineapple 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. Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but Eucomis bicolor belongs to Asparagaceae and contains steroidal saponins. As with other members of this family, ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, vomiting, and lethargy in dogs and cats.

What to do if your cat ate two-toned pineapple lily

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

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

Is two-toned pineapple lily toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is two-toned pineapple lily toxic to cats?

Yes — two-toned pineapple lily is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but Eucomis bicolor belongs to Asparagaceae and contains steroidal saponins. As with other members of this family, ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, vomiting, and lethargy in dogs and cats.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats two-toned pineapple lily?

Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but Eucomis bicolor belongs to Asparagaceae and contains steroidal saponins. As with other members of this family, ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, vomiting, and lethargy in dogs and cats. 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 two-toned pineapple lily.

What should I do if my cat ate two-toned pineapple 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 two-toned pineapple lily toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to two-toned pineapple 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 two-toned pineapple lily pet-safety