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Is Red Stem Ginger Lily toxic to cats?

Hedychium greenii

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists red stem ginger lily as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Not individually listed by the ASPCA. Hedychium greenii belongs to the Zingiberaceae family, which is not flagged as severely toxic to pets, but consumption of plant material may cause mild gastrointestinal upset. Keep away from dogs and cats as a precaution.

What to do if your cat ate red stem ginger lily

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

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

Is red stem ginger lily toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is red stem ginger lily toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists red stem ginger lily as mildly toxic to cats — a chewing cat typically gets mouth irritation, drooling, and vomiting rather than a medical emergency, but it is still best kept out of reach. Not individually listed by the ASPCA. Hedychium greenii belongs to the Zingiberaceae family, which is not flagged as severely toxic to pets, but consumption of plant material may cause mild gastrointestinal upset. Keep away from dogs and cats as a precaution.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats red stem ginger lily?

Not individually listed by the ASPCA. Hedychium greenii belongs to the Zingiberaceae family, which is not flagged as severely toxic to pets, but consumption of plant material may cause mild gastrointestinal upset. Keep away from dogs and cats as a precaution. 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 red stem ginger lily.

What should I do if my cat ate red stem ginger 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 red stem ginger lily toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Red Stem Ginger Lily is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full red stem ginger lily pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to red stem ginger 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 red stem ginger lily pet-safety