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Is Pink Porcelain Lily toxic to cats?

Alpinia zerumbet

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists pink porcelain 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. Alpinia zerumbet is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database. The plant contains essential oils and phenolic compounds that may cause mild gastrointestinal upset (vomiting, diarrhoea) if ingested by cats or dogs. Treat as mildly toxic and keep pets from chewing the foliage until a definitive ASPCA classification is available.

What to do if your cat ate pink porcelain lily

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

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

Is pink porcelain lily toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is pink porcelain lily toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists pink porcelain 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. Alpinia zerumbet is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database. The plant contains essential oils and phenolic compounds that may cause mild gastrointestinal upset (vomiting, diarrhoea) if ingested by cats or dogs. Treat as mildly toxic and keep pets from chewing the foliage until a definitive ASPCA classification is available.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats pink porcelain lily?

Alpinia zerumbet is not listed on the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database. The plant contains essential oils and phenolic compounds that may cause mild gastrointestinal upset (vomiting, diarrhoea) if ingested by cats or dogs. Treat as mildly toxic and keep pets from chewing the foliage until a definitive ASPCA classification is available. 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 pink porcelain lily.

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

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to pink porcelain 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 pink porcelain lily pet-safety