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Is Bowden Lily toxic to dogs?

Nerine bowdenii

Toxic to dogs

Yes — bowden lily 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 Nerine as toxic to dogs and cats. Lycorine and other Amaryllidaceae alkaloids are present throughout the plant, most concentrated in the bulb. Ingestion causes vomiting, excess salivation, and in larger amounts more serious clinical signs. Keep away from all pets.

What to do if your dog ate bowden lily

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

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

Is bowden lily toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is bowden lily toxic to dogs?

Yes — bowden lily 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 Nerine as toxic to dogs and cats. Lycorine and other Amaryllidaceae alkaloids are present throughout the plant, most concentrated in the bulb. Ingestion causes vomiting, excess salivation, and in larger amounts more serious clinical signs. Keep away from all pets.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats bowden lily?

The ASPCA lists Nerine as toxic to dogs and cats. Lycorine and other Amaryllidaceae alkaloids are present throughout the plant, most concentrated in the bulb. Ingestion causes vomiting, excess salivation, and in larger amounts more serious clinical signs. Keep away from 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 bowden lily.

What should I do if my dog ate bowden lily?

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 bowden lily toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to bowden lily?

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 bowden lily pet-safety