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Is Peace lily toxic to cats?

Spathiphyllum wallisii

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists peace 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. ASPCA lists Spathiphyllum as toxic to cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalates. Symptoms include drooling, oral pain, and difficulty swallowing.

What to do if your cat ate peace lily

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

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

Is peace lily toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is peace lily toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists peace 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. ASPCA lists Spathiphyllum as toxic to cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalates. Symptoms include drooling, oral pain, and difficulty swallowing.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats peace lily?

ASPCA lists Spathiphyllum as toxic to cats and dogs due to insoluble calcium oxalates. Symptoms include drooling, oral pain, and difficulty swallowing. 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 peace lily.

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

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to peace lily?

Good cat-safe swaps that keep a similar look include calathea, cast iron plant, african violet — all ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs. See the full pet-safe alternatives to peace lily.

Full peace lily pet-safety