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Is Galanga Resurrection Lily toxic to cats?

Kaempferia galanga

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists galanga resurrection 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. Kaempferia galanga is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database. While the rhizome is consumed in cooking in small quantities, essential oil extracts are known to be irritant. As a precaution for companion animals, a mildly-toxic classification is applied. Consult a vet if a pet ingests plant material.

What to do if your cat ate galanga resurrection lily

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

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

Is galanga resurrection lily toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is galanga resurrection lily toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists galanga resurrection 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. Kaempferia galanga is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database. While the rhizome is consumed in cooking in small quantities, essential oil extracts are known to be irritant. As a precaution for companion animals, a mildly-toxic classification is applied. Consult a vet if a pet ingests plant material.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats galanga resurrection lily?

Kaempferia galanga is not individually listed in the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database. While the rhizome is consumed in cooking in small quantities, essential oil extracts are known to be irritant. As a precaution for companion animals, a mildly-toxic classification is applied. Consult a vet if a pet ingests plant material. 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 galanga resurrection lily.

What should I do if my cat ate galanga resurrection 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 galanga resurrection lily toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to galanga resurrection 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 galanga resurrection lily pet-safety