Is Impala Lily toxic to cats?

Yes — impala lily is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. All parts of Adenium multiflorum contain cardiac glycosides in the milky latex, and the plant has a well-documented history as a fish poison and arrow poison in southern Africa. The genus Adenium is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, with clinical signs including vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, depression, irregular heartbeat, and death. Though A. multiflorum is not individually named, the toxic principles are consistent across the genus. Wear gloves when handling; keep entirely away from children and pets.

All parts of Adenium multiflorum contain cardiac glycosides in the milky latex, and the plant has a well-documented history as a fish poison and arrow poison in southern Africa. The genus Adenium is listed by the ASPCA as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, with clinical signs including vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, depression, irregular heartbeat, and death. Though A. multiflorum is not individually named, the toxic principles are consistent across the genus. Wear gloves when handling; keep entirely away from children and 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 impala 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.

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

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.