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Is Yellow Clivia toxic to cats?

Clivia miniata var. citrina

Toxic to cats

Yes — yellow clivia 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. Toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA (listed as Clivia / Clivia lily). The toxic principles are lycorine and related Amaryllidaceae alkaloids, concentrated in the bulb-like base; ingestion causes vomiting, drooling and diarrhoea, with tremors, low blood pressure and cardiac arrhythmias possible in large amounts.

What to do if your cat ate yellow clivia

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

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

Is yellow clivia toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is yellow clivia toxic to cats?

Yes — yellow clivia is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA (listed as Clivia / Clivia lily). The toxic principles are lycorine and related Amaryllidaceae alkaloids, concentrated in the bulb-like base; ingestion causes vomiting, drooling and diarrhoea, with tremors, low blood pressure and cardiac arrhythmias possible in large amounts.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats yellow clivia?

Toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA (listed as Clivia / Clivia lily). The toxic principles are lycorine and related Amaryllidaceae alkaloids, concentrated in the bulb-like base; ingestion causes vomiting, drooling and diarrhoea, with tremors, low blood pressure and cardiac arrhythmias possible in large amounts. 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 yellow clivia.

What should I do if my cat ate yellow clivia?

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 yellow clivia toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Yellow Clivia is toxic to dogs as well. See the full yellow clivia pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to yellow clivia?

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 yellow clivia pet-safety