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Is Striped Amaryllis toxic to dogs?

Hippeastrum vittatum

Toxic to dogs

Yes — striped amaryllis 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. The ASPCA lists Hippeastrum (Amaryllis) species as toxic to dogs and cats. Lycorine and other alkaloids are concentrated in the bulb but present throughout the plant; ingestion causes salivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, and potentially tremors. Keep bulbs, especially, out of reach of all pets.

What to do if your dog ate striped amaryllis

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

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

Is striped amaryllis toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is striped amaryllis toxic to dogs?

Yes — striped amaryllis is toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any dog that chews plants; reactions can be significant. The ASPCA lists Hippeastrum (Amaryllis) species as toxic to dogs and cats. Lycorine and other alkaloids are concentrated in the bulb but present throughout the plant; ingestion causes salivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, and potentially tremors. Keep bulbs, especially, out of reach of all pets.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats striped amaryllis?

The ASPCA lists Hippeastrum (Amaryllis) species as toxic to dogs and cats. Lycorine and other alkaloids are concentrated in the bulb but present throughout the plant; ingestion causes salivation, vomiting, diarrhoea, and potentially tremors. Keep bulbs, especially, out of reach of all pets. 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 striped amaryllis.

What should I do if my dog ate striped amaryllis?

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 striped amaryllis toxic to cats too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Striped Amaryllis is toxic to cats as well. See the full striped amaryllis pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a dog-safe alternative to striped amaryllis?

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 striped amaryllis pet-safety