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Is White Rain Lily toxic to cats?

Zephyranthes candida

Toxic to cats

Yes — white rain lily 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. The ASPCA lists Zephyranthes species as toxic to dogs and cats. All parts contain toxic alkaloids (including lycorine and related compounds typical of Amaryllidaceae); ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and weakness. Keep pets away from all parts, including bulbs.

What to do if your cat ate white rain lily

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

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

Is white rain lily toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is white rain lily toxic to cats?

Yes — white rain lily is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists Zephyranthes species as toxic to dogs and cats. All parts contain toxic alkaloids (including lycorine and related compounds typical of Amaryllidaceae); ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and weakness. Keep pets away from all parts, including bulbs.

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

The ASPCA lists Zephyranthes species as toxic to dogs and cats. All parts contain toxic alkaloids (including lycorine and related compounds typical of Amaryllidaceae); ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and weakness. Keep pets away from all parts, including bulbs. 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 rain lily.

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

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

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