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Is Spotted Voodoo Lily toxic to cats?

Sauromatum guttatum

Toxic to cats

Yes — spotted voodoo 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. Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but Sauromatum is an aroid genus and all parts contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. The spathe releases odorous compounds during bloom. Ingestion causes oral burning, swelling, drooling, and vomiting in pets; contact with sap can irritate skin and eyes.

What to do if your cat ate spotted voodoo lily

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

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

Is spotted voodoo lily toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is spotted voodoo lily toxic to cats?

Yes — spotted voodoo lily is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but Sauromatum is an aroid genus and all parts contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. The spathe releases odorous compounds during bloom. Ingestion causes oral burning, swelling, drooling, and vomiting in pets; contact with sap can irritate skin and eyes.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats spotted voodoo lily?

Not individually listed by the ASPCA, but Sauromatum is an aroid genus and all parts contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. The spathe releases odorous compounds during bloom. Ingestion causes oral burning, swelling, drooling, and vomiting in pets; contact with sap can irritate skin and eyes. 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 spotted voodoo lily.

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

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Spotted Voodoo Lily is toxic to dogs as well. See the full spotted voodoo lily pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to spotted voodoo 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 spotted voodoo lily pet-safety