Growli
Let's go

Pet safety

Is White Trout Lily toxic to cats?

Erythronium albidum

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists white trout 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. Erythronium is not listed as toxic by the ASPCA and is explicitly cited by ASPCA as a non-dangerous lily (unlike Lilium and Hemerocallis). However, PFAF notes the bulbs can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals. No confirmed toxic principle; classified mildly-toxic as a precaution rather than asserting full pet-safe status.

What to do if your cat ate white trout lily

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

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

Is white trout lily toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is white trout lily toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists white trout 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. Erythronium is not listed as toxic by the ASPCA and is explicitly cited by ASPCA as a non-dangerous lily (unlike Lilium and Hemerocallis). However, PFAF notes the bulbs can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals. No confirmed toxic principle; classified mildly-toxic as a precaution rather than asserting full pet-safe status.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats white trout lily?

Erythronium is not listed as toxic by the ASPCA and is explicitly cited by ASPCA as a non-dangerous lily (unlike Lilium and Hemerocallis). However, PFAF notes the bulbs can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals. No confirmed toxic principle; classified mildly-toxic as a precaution rather than asserting full pet-safe status. 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 white trout lily.

What should I do if my cat ate white trout 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 white trout lily toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: White Trout Lily is mildly toxic to dogs as well. See the full white trout lily pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to white trout 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 white trout lily pet-safety