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Is Least Yellow Water Lily toxic to cats?

Nuphar pumila

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists least yellow water 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. Nuphar pumila is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As with all Nuphar species, the plant contains nupharine and related alkaloids that may cause gastrointestinal upset if ingested by pets. Treat as mildly toxic and prevent pets from accessing the plant, particularly the rhizomes.

What to do if your cat ate least yellow water lily

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

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

Is least yellow water lily toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is least yellow water lily toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists least yellow water 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. Nuphar pumila is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As with all Nuphar species, the plant contains nupharine and related alkaloids that may cause gastrointestinal upset if ingested by pets. Treat as mildly toxic and prevent pets from accessing the plant, particularly the rhizomes.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats least yellow water lily?

Nuphar pumila is not individually listed by the ASPCA. As with all Nuphar species, the plant contains nupharine and related alkaloids that may cause gastrointestinal upset if ingested by pets. Treat as mildly toxic and prevent pets from accessing the plant, particularly the rhizomes. 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 least yellow water lily.

What should I do if my cat ate least yellow water 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 least yellow water lily toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Least Yellow Water Lily is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full least yellow water lily pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to least yellow water 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 least yellow water lily pet-safety