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Is Cape Bugle Lily toxic to cats?

Watsonia borbonica

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists cape bugle lily 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. Watsonia borbonica is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The genus Watsonia belongs to the Iridaceae family; specific toxicology data for pets is limited. As a precaution, treat as mildly toxic and discourage pets from chewing corms or foliage.

What to do if your cat ate cape bugle lily

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

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

Is cape bugle lily toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is cape bugle lily toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists cape bugle lily 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. Watsonia borbonica is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The genus Watsonia belongs to the Iridaceae family; specific toxicology data for pets is limited. As a precaution, treat as mildly toxic and discourage pets from chewing corms or foliage.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats cape bugle lily?

Watsonia borbonica is not individually listed by the ASPCA. The genus Watsonia belongs to the Iridaceae family; specific toxicology data for pets is limited. As a precaution, treat as mildly toxic and discourage pets from chewing corms or foliage. 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 cape bugle lily.

What should I do if my cat ate cape bugle 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 cape bugle lily toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Cape Bugle Lily is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full cape bugle lily pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to cape bugle 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 cape bugle lily pet-safety