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Is Mauna Loa Peace Lily toxic to cats?

Spathiphyllum 'Mauna Loa'

Toxic to cats

Yes — mauna loa peace 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. Contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals throughout all plant parts. Ingestion causes intense oral irritation, drooling, swelling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing in cats, dogs, and humans. ASPCA lists Spathiphyllum as toxic to cats and dogs. Keep away from pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate mauna loa peace lily

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

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

Is mauna loa peace lily toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is mauna loa peace lily toxic to cats?

Yes — mauna loa peace lily is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals throughout all plant parts. Ingestion causes intense oral irritation, drooling, swelling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing in cats, dogs, and humans. ASPCA lists Spathiphyllum as toxic to cats and dogs. Keep away from pets and children.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats mauna loa peace lily?

Contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals throughout all plant parts. Ingestion causes intense oral irritation, drooling, swelling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing in cats, dogs, and humans. ASPCA lists Spathiphyllum as toxic to cats and dogs. Keep away from pets and children. 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 mauna loa peace lily.

What should I do if my cat ate mauna loa peace 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 mauna loa peace lily toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Mauna Loa Peace Lily is toxic to dogs as well. See the full mauna loa peace lily pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to mauna loa peace 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 mauna loa peace lily pet-safety