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Is Scilla siberica toxic to cats?

Scilla siberica

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists scilla siberica 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. Not individually listed in the ASPCA database, but Siberian squill is well documented to contain cardiac glycosides in all parts, with the highest concentration in the bulb. Ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and, in larger amounts, potential heart-rhythm effects. Treat with caution, keep bulbs and foliage away from pets, and verify with a vet if ingestion is suspected.

What to do if your cat ate scilla siberica

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

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

Is scilla siberica toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is scilla siberica toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists scilla siberica 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. Not individually listed in the ASPCA database, but Siberian squill is well documented to contain cardiac glycosides in all parts, with the highest concentration in the bulb. Ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and, in larger amounts, potential heart-rhythm effects. Treat with caution, keep bulbs and foliage away from pets, and verify with a vet if ingestion is suspected.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats scilla siberica?

Not individually listed in the ASPCA database, but Siberian squill is well documented to contain cardiac glycosides in all parts, with the highest concentration in the bulb. Ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and, in larger amounts, potential heart-rhythm effects. Treat with caution, keep bulbs and foliage away from pets, and verify with a vet if ingestion is suspected. 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 scilla siberica.

What should I do if my cat ate scilla siberica?

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 scilla siberica toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to scilla siberica?

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 scilla siberica pet-safety