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Is Patini's Peace Lily toxic to cats?

Spathiphyllum patinii

Toxic to cats

Yes — patini's 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. The ASPCA lists Spathiphyllum (peace lily) as toxic to cats and dogs. All plant parts contain calcium oxalate crystals, causing oral irritation, excessive drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing if ingested. The sap may also cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

What to do if your cat ate patini's peace lily

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

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

Is patini's peace lily toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is patini's peace lily toxic to cats?

Yes — patini's peace lily is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists Spathiphyllum (peace lily) as toxic to cats and dogs. All plant parts contain calcium oxalate crystals, causing oral irritation, excessive drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing if ingested. The sap may also cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats patini's peace lily?

The ASPCA lists Spathiphyllum (peace lily) as toxic to cats and dogs. All plant parts contain calcium oxalate crystals, causing oral irritation, excessive drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing if ingested. The sap may also cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals. 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 patini's peace lily.

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

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to patini's 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 patini's peace lily pet-safety