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Is Pineapple Lily toxic to cats?

Eucomis comosa

Toxic to cats

Yes — 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 belongs to Asparagaceae and contains steroidal saponins similar to those found in related toxic genera. The conservative assessment is toxic; keep away from cats, dogs, and horses.

What to do if your cat ate pineapple lily

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

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

Is pineapple lily toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is pineapple lily toxic to cats?

Yes — 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 belongs to Asparagaceae and contains steroidal saponins similar to those found in related toxic genera. The conservative assessment is toxic; keep away from cats, dogs, and horses.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats pineapple lily?

Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but Eucomis belongs to Asparagaceae and contains steroidal saponins similar to those found in related toxic genera. The conservative assessment is toxic; keep away from cats, dogs, and horses. 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 pineapple lily.

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

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

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