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Is Striped Amaryllis toxic to cats?

Hippeastrum vittatum

Toxic to cats

Yes — striped amaryllis 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. The ASPCA lists Hippeastrum (Amaryllis) species as toxic to dogs and cats. Lycorine and other alkaloids are concentrated in the bulb but present throughout the plant; ingestion causes salivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, and potentially tremors. Keep bulbs, especially, out of reach of all pets.

What to do if your cat ate striped amaryllis

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

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

Is striped amaryllis toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is striped amaryllis toxic to cats?

Yes — striped amaryllis is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists Hippeastrum (Amaryllis) species as toxic to dogs and cats. Lycorine and other alkaloids are concentrated in the bulb but present throughout the plant; ingestion causes salivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, and potentially tremors. Keep bulbs, especially, out of reach of all pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats striped amaryllis?

The ASPCA lists Hippeastrum (Amaryllis) species as toxic to dogs and cats. Lycorine and other alkaloids are concentrated in the bulb but present throughout the plant; ingestion causes salivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, and potentially tremors. Keep bulbs, especially, out of reach of all pets. 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 striped amaryllis.

What should I do if my cat ate striped amaryllis?

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 striped amaryllis toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Striped Amaryllis is toxic to dogs as well. See the full striped amaryllis pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to striped amaryllis?

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 striped amaryllis pet-safety