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Is Yellow Trout Lily toxic to cats?

Erythronium americanum

Mildly toxic to cats

Mildly. The ASPCA lists yellow 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 americanum corms and leaves may cause vomiting and diarrhoea if ingested in quantity by humans or pets. The ASPCA does not specifically list this species, but members of the Liliaceae family can cause gastrointestinal upset. This species is not in the true lily (Lilium) genus and does not carry the nephrotoxic risk lilies pose to cats, but caution is advised. Keep away from pets and children.

What to do if your cat ate yellow trout lily

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

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

Is yellow trout lily toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is yellow trout lily toxic to cats?

Mildly. The ASPCA lists yellow 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 americanum corms and leaves may cause vomiting and diarrhoea if ingested in quantity by humans or pets. The ASPCA does not specifically list this species, but members of the Liliaceae family can cause gastrointestinal upset. This species is not in the true lily (Lilium) genus and does not carry the nephrotoxic risk lilies pose to cats, but caution is advised. Keep away from pets and children.

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

Erythronium americanum corms and leaves may cause vomiting and diarrhoea if ingested in quantity by humans or pets. The ASPCA does not specifically list this species, but members of the Liliaceae family can cause gastrointestinal upset. This species is not in the true lily (Lilium) genus and does not carry the nephrotoxic risk lilies pose to cats, but caution is advised. Keep away from pets and children. 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 trout lily.

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

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

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