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Is Josephine's Lily toxic to cats?

Brunsvigia josephinae

Toxic to cats

Yes — josephine's 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. Brunsvigia josephinae belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family and contains lycorine and related phenanthridine alkaloids throughout all plant parts, with the highest concentration in the bulb. Signs of poisoning in cats and dogs include vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, hypersalivation, and in severe cases tremors and collapse. Related genera (Amaryllis, Clivia, Narcissus) are confirmed toxic by the ASPCA. Treat all parts of Brunsvigia as equally hazardous and keep well away from pets.

What to do if your cat ate josephine's lily

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

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

Is josephine's lily toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is josephine's lily toxic to cats?

Yes — josephine's lily is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Brunsvigia josephinae belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family and contains lycorine and related phenanthridine alkaloids throughout all plant parts, with the highest concentration in the bulb. Signs of poisoning in cats and dogs include vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, hypersalivation, and in severe cases tremors and collapse. Related genera (Amaryllis, Clivia, Narcissus) are confirmed toxic by the ASPCA. Treat all parts of Brunsvigia as equally hazardous and keep well away from pets.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats josephine's lily?

Brunsvigia josephinae belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family and contains lycorine and related phenanthridine alkaloids throughout all plant parts, with the highest concentration in the bulb. Signs of poisoning in cats and dogs include vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, hypersalivation, and in severe cases tremors and collapse. Related genera (Amaryllis, Clivia, Narcissus) are confirmed toxic by the ASPCA. Treat all parts of Brunsvigia as equally hazardous and keep well away from 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 josephine's lily.

What should I do if my cat ate josephine's 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 josephine's lily toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to josephine's 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 josephine's lily pet-safety