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Is Garden's Clivia toxic to dogs?

Clivia gardenii

Toxic to dogs

Yes — garden's clivia is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Toxic to cats and dogs per ASPCA guidance on the genus Clivia (listed as 'Clivia Lily'). The toxic principle is the alkaloid lycorine (an Amaryllidaceae alkaloid), with bulbs and rhizomes containing the highest concentration. Ingestion causes vomiting, salivation, and diarrhoea; large amounts can cause convulsions, hypotension, tremors, and cardiac arrhythmias.

What to do if your dog ate garden's clivia

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

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

Is garden's clivia toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is garden's clivia toxic to dogs?

Yes — garden's clivia is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Toxic to cats and dogs per ASPCA guidance on the genus Clivia (listed as 'Clivia Lily'). The toxic principle is the alkaloid lycorine (an Amaryllidaceae alkaloid), with bulbs and rhizomes containing the highest concentration. Ingestion causes vomiting, salivation, and diarrhoea; large amounts can cause convulsions, hypotension, tremors, and cardiac arrhythmias.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats garden's clivia?

Toxic to cats and dogs per ASPCA guidance on the genus Clivia (listed as 'Clivia Lily'). The toxic principle is the alkaloid lycorine (an Amaryllidaceae alkaloid), with bulbs and rhizomes containing the highest concentration. Ingestion causes vomiting, salivation, and diarrhoea; large amounts can cause convulsions, hypotension, tremors, and cardiac arrhythmias. 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 dog has had access to garden's clivia.

What should I do if my dog ate garden's clivia?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your dog'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 garden's clivia toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to garden's clivia?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best dogs-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full garden's clivia pet-safety