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Is Garden's Clivia toxic to cats?

Clivia gardenii

Toxic to cats

Yes — garden's clivia 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. Toxic to cats and dogs per ASPCA guidance on the genus Clivia (listed as 'Clivia Lily'). The toxic principle is the alkaloid lycorine (an Amaryllidaceae alkaloid), with bulbs and rhizomes containing the highest concentration. Ingestion causes vomiting, salivation, and diarrhoea; large amounts can cause convulsions, hypotension, tremors, and cardiac arrhythmias.

What to do if your cat ate garden's clivia

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

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

Is garden's clivia toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is garden's clivia toxic to cats?

Yes — garden's clivia is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Toxic to cats and dogs per ASPCA guidance on the genus Clivia (listed as 'Clivia Lily'). The toxic principle is the alkaloid lycorine (an Amaryllidaceae alkaloid), with bulbs and rhizomes containing the highest concentration. Ingestion causes vomiting, salivation, and diarrhoea; large amounts can cause convulsions, hypotension, tremors, and cardiac arrhythmias.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats garden's clivia?

Toxic to cats and dogs per ASPCA guidance on the genus Clivia (listed as 'Clivia Lily'). The toxic principle is the alkaloid lycorine (an Amaryllidaceae alkaloid), with bulbs and rhizomes containing the highest concentration. Ingestion causes vomiting, salivation, and diarrhoea; large amounts can cause convulsions, hypotension, tremors, and cardiac arrhythmias. 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 garden's clivia.

What should I do if my cat ate garden's clivia?

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 garden's clivia toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Garden's Clivia is toxic to dogs as well. See the full garden's clivia pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to garden's clivia?

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 garden's clivia pet-safety