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Is Amaryllis 'Minerva' toxic to cats?

Hippeastrum 'Minerva'

Toxic to cats

Yes — amaryllis 'minerva' 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. Toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA (listed as Amaryllis / Hippeastrum). The toxic principles are lycorine and other Amaryllidaceae alkaloids, most concentrated in the bulb; ingestion causes vomiting, hypersalivation, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and lethargy, with tremors and cardiac arrhythmias in large amounts.

What to do if your cat ate amaryllis 'minerva'

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

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

Is amaryllis 'minerva' toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is amaryllis 'minerva' toxic to cats?

Yes — amaryllis 'minerva' is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA (listed as Amaryllis / Hippeastrum). The toxic principles are lycorine and other Amaryllidaceae alkaloids, most concentrated in the bulb; ingestion causes vomiting, hypersalivation, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and lethargy, with tremors and cardiac arrhythmias in large amounts.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats amaryllis 'minerva'?

Toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA (listed as Amaryllis / Hippeastrum). The toxic principles are lycorine and other Amaryllidaceae alkaloids, most concentrated in the bulb; ingestion causes vomiting, hypersalivation, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and lethargy, with tremors and cardiac arrhythmias in large amounts. 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 amaryllis 'minerva'.

What should I do if my cat ate amaryllis 'minerva'?

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 amaryllis 'minerva' toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Amaryllis 'Minerva' is toxic to dogs as well. See the full amaryllis 'minerva' pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to amaryllis 'minerva'?

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 amaryllis 'minerva' pet-safety