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Is Green-tip Forest Lily toxic to cats?

Clivia nobilis

Toxic to cats

Yes — green-tip forest 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. Listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs under 'Clivia Lily'. The toxic principle is the Amaryllidaceae alkaloid lycorine, concentrated most heavily in the bulb/rhizome. Ingestion causes vomiting, salivation, and diarrhoea; large ingestions can produce convulsions, low blood pressure, tremors, and cardiac arrhythmias.

What to do if your cat ate green-tip forest lily

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

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

Is green-tip forest lily toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is green-tip forest lily toxic to cats?

Yes — green-tip forest lily is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs under 'Clivia Lily'. The toxic principle is the Amaryllidaceae alkaloid lycorine, concentrated most heavily in the bulb/rhizome. Ingestion causes vomiting, salivation, and diarrhoea; large ingestions can produce convulsions, low blood pressure, tremors, and cardiac arrhythmias.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats green-tip forest lily?

Listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs under 'Clivia Lily'. The toxic principle is the Amaryllidaceae alkaloid lycorine, concentrated most heavily in the bulb/rhizome. Ingestion causes vomiting, salivation, and diarrhoea; large ingestions can produce convulsions, low blood pressure, 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 green-tip forest lily.

What should I do if my cat ate green-tip forest 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 green-tip forest lily toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to green-tip forest 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 green-tip forest lily pet-safety