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Is Sensation Peace Lily toxic to cats?

Spathiphyllum 'Sensation'

Toxic to cats

Yes — sensation peace 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. Contains insoluble calcium oxalate raphides throughout all tissues. Ingestion by pets or humans causes immediate oral irritation, drooling, pawing at the mouth, swelling, and vomiting. ASPCA classifies Spathiphyllum as toxic to cats and dogs. The large leaf surface also poses a higher contact risk.

What to do if your cat ate sensation peace lily

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

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

Is sensation peace lily toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is sensation peace lily toxic to cats?

Yes — sensation peace lily is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Contains insoluble calcium oxalate raphides throughout all tissues. Ingestion by pets or humans causes immediate oral irritation, drooling, pawing at the mouth, swelling, and vomiting. ASPCA classifies Spathiphyllum as toxic to cats and dogs. The large leaf surface also poses a higher contact risk.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats sensation peace lily?

Contains insoluble calcium oxalate raphides throughout all tissues. Ingestion by pets or humans causes immediate oral irritation, drooling, pawing at the mouth, swelling, and vomiting. ASPCA classifies Spathiphyllum as toxic to cats and dogs. The large leaf surface also poses a higher contact risk. 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 sensation peace lily.

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

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to sensation peace 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 sensation peace lily pet-safety