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Is Summer Impala Lily toxic to cats?

Adenium swazicum

Toxic to cats

Yes — summer impala 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. All parts of Adenium (including A. swazicum) are toxic to dogs, cats, and horses (ASPCA: Adenium obesum listed as toxic; cardiac glycosides are the toxic principle). The milky sap was historically used to poison arrow tips. Ingestion may cause vomiting, diarrhoea, irregular heartbeat, depression, and can be lethal. Seek veterinary attention immediately if ingestion is suspected.

What to do if your cat ate summer impala lily

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

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

Is summer impala lily toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is summer impala lily toxic to cats?

Yes — summer impala lily is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. All parts of Adenium (including A. swazicum) are toxic to dogs, cats, and horses (ASPCA: Adenium obesum listed as toxic; cardiac glycosides are the toxic principle). The milky sap was historically used to poison arrow tips. Ingestion may cause vomiting, diarrhoea, irregular heartbeat, depression, and can be lethal. Seek veterinary attention immediately if ingestion is suspected.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats summer impala lily?

All parts of Adenium (including A. swazicum) are toxic to dogs, cats, and horses (ASPCA: Adenium obesum listed as toxic; cardiac glycosides are the toxic principle). The milky sap was historically used to poison arrow tips. Ingestion may cause vomiting, diarrhoea, irregular heartbeat, depression, and can be lethal. Seek veterinary attention immediately 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 summer impala lily.

What should I do if my cat ate summer impala 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 summer impala lily toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Summer Impala Lily is toxic to dogs as well. See the full summer impala lily pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to summer impala 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 summer impala lily pet-safety