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Is Striped Squill toxic to cats?

Puschkinia scilloides

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists striped squill 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. Puschkinia scilloides is not individually listed by ASPCA. As a member of the Asparagaceae family (former Hyacinthaceae), it contains alkaloids similar to scillae found in related genera (Scilla, Hyacinthus). Ingestion of bulbs or foliage may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, or vomiting in pets and humans. Treat with caution and consult a vet if ingestion occurs.

What to do if your cat ate striped squill

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

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

Is striped squill toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is striped squill toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists striped squill 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. Puschkinia scilloides is not individually listed by ASPCA. As a member of the Asparagaceae family (former Hyacinthaceae), it contains alkaloids similar to scillae found in related genera (Scilla, Hyacinthus). Ingestion of bulbs or foliage may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, or vomiting in pets and humans. Treat with caution and consult a vet if ingestion occurs.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats striped squill?

Puschkinia scilloides is not individually listed by ASPCA. As a member of the Asparagaceae family (former Hyacinthaceae), it contains alkaloids similar to scillae found in related genera (Scilla, Hyacinthus). Ingestion of bulbs or foliage may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, or vomiting in pets and humans. Treat with caution and consult a vet if ingestion occurs. 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 striped squill.

What should I do if my cat ate striped squill?

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 striped squill toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Striped Squill is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full striped squill pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to striped squill?

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 striped squill pet-safety