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Is Two-leaf Squill toxic to cats?

Scilla bifolia

Toxic to cats

Yes — two-leaf squill 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. Scilla species contain cardiac glycosides and scillaren alkaloids throughout the plant, with highest concentrations in the bulbs. These compounds are toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, causing vomiting, diarrhoea, bradycardia, and in severe cases cardiac arrhythmia. ASPCA lists Scilla as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Treat as a serious toxicity hazard.

What to do if your cat ate two-leaf squill

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

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

Is two-leaf squill toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is two-leaf squill toxic to cats?

Yes — two-leaf squill is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Scilla species contain cardiac glycosides and scillaren alkaloids throughout the plant, with highest concentrations in the bulbs. These compounds are toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, causing vomiting, diarrhoea, bradycardia, and in severe cases cardiac arrhythmia. ASPCA lists Scilla as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Treat as a serious toxicity hazard.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats two-leaf squill?

Scilla species contain cardiac glycosides and scillaren alkaloids throughout the plant, with highest concentrations in the bulbs. These compounds are toxic to dogs, cats, and horses, causing vomiting, diarrhoea, bradycardia, and in severe cases cardiac arrhythmia. ASPCA lists Scilla as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Treat as a serious toxicity hazard. 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 two-leaf squill.

What should I do if my cat ate two-leaf 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 two-leaf squill toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to two-leaf 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 two-leaf squill pet-safety