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Is Fringed Cobra Lily toxic to cats?

Arisaema ciliatum

Toxic to cats

Yes — fringed cobra 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. Arisaema ciliatum contains insoluble calcium oxalate raphides throughout all plant parts, consistent with the Araceae family. Ingestion by dogs, cats, or people causes immediate intense oral burning, swelling, hypersalivation, and difficulty swallowing. Handle with gloves as sap can cause skin and eye irritation. The genus Arisaema is toxic per ASPCA guidance on Araceae aroids.

What to do if your cat ate fringed cobra lily

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

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

Is fringed cobra lily toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is fringed cobra lily toxic to cats?

Yes — fringed cobra lily is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Arisaema ciliatum contains insoluble calcium oxalate raphides throughout all plant parts, consistent with the Araceae family. Ingestion by dogs, cats, or people causes immediate intense oral burning, swelling, hypersalivation, and difficulty swallowing. Handle with gloves as sap can cause skin and eye irritation. The genus Arisaema is toxic per ASPCA guidance on Araceae aroids.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats fringed cobra lily?

Arisaema ciliatum contains insoluble calcium oxalate raphides throughout all plant parts, consistent with the Araceae family. Ingestion by dogs, cats, or people causes immediate intense oral burning, swelling, hypersalivation, and difficulty swallowing. Handle with gloves as sap can cause skin and eye irritation. The genus Arisaema is toxic per ASPCA guidance on Araceae aroids. 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 fringed cobra lily.

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

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to fringed cobra 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 fringed cobra lily pet-safety