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Is Yellow Glacier Lily toxic to cats?

Erythronium grandiflorum

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists yellow glacier 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 grandiflorum is not specifically listed on the ASPCA Toxic Plant database, but the genus is noted in some pet-poison references as causing gastrointestinal upset (vomiting, diarrhoea) if ingested, particularly from the bulb. Given the conflicting evidence and the safety-critical nature of the classification, it is treated as mildly toxic. Keep pets away from corms especially.

What to do if your cat ate yellow glacier lily

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

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

Is yellow glacier lily toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is yellow glacier lily toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists yellow glacier 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 grandiflorum is not specifically listed on the ASPCA Toxic Plant database, but the genus is noted in some pet-poison references as causing gastrointestinal upset (vomiting, diarrhoea) if ingested, particularly from the bulb. Given the conflicting evidence and the safety-critical nature of the classification, it is treated as mildly toxic. Keep pets away from corms especially.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats yellow glacier lily?

Erythronium grandiflorum is not specifically listed on the ASPCA Toxic Plant database, but the genus is noted in some pet-poison references as causing gastrointestinal upset (vomiting, diarrhoea) if ingested, particularly from the bulb. Given the conflicting evidence and the safety-critical nature of the classification, it is treated as mildly toxic. Keep pets away from corms especially. 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 glacier lily.

What should I do if my cat ate yellow glacier 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 yellow glacier lily toxic to dogs too?

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

What is a cat-safe alternative to yellow glacier 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 yellow glacier lily pet-safety