Flowers & Plants
Can dogs and cats eat calla lily?
Short answer on calla lily: toxic for both dogs and cats. See what to watch for and the veterinary sources behind each answer.
If your pet ate this, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center immediately.
Call ASPCA: (888) 426-4435One food, two pets
What changes between dogs and cats?
Dogs and cats both have a toxic verdict.
Dogs and cats get the same answer here. Each column below lists its own signs to watch and sources.
Calla Lily safety for dogs
Calla lilies are toxic to dogs. Chewing the plant can cause intense mouth irritation, heavy drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.
Toxic principle: insoluble calcium oxalates
Watch for
- mouth irritation
- excessive drooling
- vomiting
- difficulty swallowing
Calla Lily safety for cats
Calla lilies are toxic to cats. Chewing the plant can cause intense mouth irritation, heavy drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.
Toxic principle: insoluble calcium oxalates
Watch for
- mouth irritation
- excessive drooling
- vomiting
- difficulty swallowing
Questions owners ask about calla lily
Can dogs eat calla lily?
Calla lilies are toxic to dogs. Chewing the plant can cause intense mouth irritation, heavy drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.
What should I do if my dog ate calla lily?
Contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 immediately. Do not wait for symptoms to appear before calling.
What symptoms should I watch for with calla lily and dogs?
mouth irritation, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing. If you notice any of these, contact your veterinarian.
Can cats eat calla lily?
Calla lilies are toxic to cats. Chewing the plant can cause intense mouth irritation, heavy drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing.
What should I do if my cat ate calla lily?
Contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 immediately. Do not wait for symptoms to appear before calling.
What symptoms should I watch for with calla lily and cats?
mouth irritation, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing. If you notice any of these, contact your veterinarian.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not veterinary advice. Always consult your veterinarian about your pet's diet and health.
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