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Is Amaryllis toxic to dogs and cats?

Hippeastrum spp. · Amaryllidaceae

Yes — Amaryllis is toxic to pets (high). Dogs and cats

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Why it is toxic

Lycorine and related alkaloids, concentrated in the bulb

How fast symptoms appear: Within a few hours

Symptoms of poisoning
  • Vomiting
  • Drooling
  • Loss of appetite
  • Lethargy
  • Tremors after bulb ingestion
What to do first
  1. Call the vet, and attend in person if the bulb was chewed.
  2. Keep gift bulb kits off the floor over the holidays — this is a December-peak poisoning.
(888) 426-4435ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (855) 764-7661Pet Poison Helpline
What your vet will do
Decontamination, intravenous fluids and symptomatic care.

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Sources: ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center plant list; Pet Poison Helpline. PetPlantGuard is complementary to veterinary care and never replaces your vet.