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Toxic plant safety guide

Is Amaryllis toxic to cats and dogs?

Amaryllis and related holiday bulbs can cause vomiting, drooling, diarrhea, and tremors, especially when bulbs are chewed.

Quick safety answer

Amaryllis (Amaryllis and Hippeastrum spp.) is listed as moderate toxicity for pets. Relevant pets: dogs and cats. Keep this plant out of reach and treat any confirmed ingestion seriously.

Symptoms to watch for

  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Drooling
  • Lethargy
  • Tremors

Symptoms can vary by pet size, amount eaten, and the exact plant part. A lack of symptoms right away does not always mean the exposure is safe.

What to do if your pet ate it

Remove the plant, save a photo or plant label, estimate how much was eaten and when, then call your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline. Do not induce vomiting unless a veterinary professional tells you to.

Emergency contacts: ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888) 426-4435 and Pet Poison Helpline (855) 764-7661.

Safer alternatives

  • Christmas cactus
  • African violet
  • Orchid
  • Bromeliad

Sources

This page uses conservative wording based on veterinary and poison-control plant safety references.

  • ASPCA Animal Poison Control toxic plant database
  • Pet Poison Helpline toxic bulb guidance
  • Veterinary plant toxicity references