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Is Yellow Clivia toxic to dogs?

Clivia miniata var. citrina

Toxic to dogs

Yes — yellow 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 the ASPCA (listed as Clivia / Clivia lily). The toxic principles are lycorine and related Amaryllidaceae alkaloids, concentrated in the bulb-like base; ingestion causes vomiting, drooling and diarrhoea, with tremors, low blood pressure and cardiac arrhythmias possible in large amounts.

What to do if your dog ate yellow clivia

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

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

Is yellow clivia toxic to dogs? — FAQ

Is yellow clivia toxic to dogs?

Yes — yellow 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 the ASPCA (listed as Clivia / Clivia lily). The toxic principles are lycorine and related Amaryllidaceae alkaloids, concentrated in the bulb-like base; ingestion causes vomiting, drooling and diarrhoea, with tremors, low blood pressure and cardiac arrhythmias possible in large amounts.

What are the symptoms if a dog eats yellow clivia?

Toxic to cats and dogs per the ASPCA (listed as Clivia / Clivia lily). The toxic principles are lycorine and related Amaryllidaceae alkaloids, concentrated in the bulb-like base; ingestion causes vomiting, drooling and diarrhoea, with tremors, low blood pressure and cardiac arrhythmias possible in large amounts. 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 yellow clivia.

What should I do if my dog ate yellow 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 yellow clivia toxic to cats too?

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

What is a dog-safe alternative to yellow 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 yellow clivia pet-safety