Houseplant
Is Peace lily toxic to cats and dogs?
Spathiphyllum · also called Spath
Cats
Mildly toxicDogs
Mildly toxicDespite the name, the peace lily is not a true lily and does not cause kidney failure. It irritates the mouth like other oxalate plants.
By Maya Hart
If your pet chewed it
- Rinse your pet’s mouth with water and offer a drink.
- Most pets recover within a few hours; call your vet if drooling, vomiting or pawing at the mouth continues.
Signs to watch for
- Drooling
- Pawing at the mouth
- Vomiting
- Difficulty swallowing
What is harmful
- Parts
- Leaves and flowers
- Substance
- Insoluble calcium oxalates
Pet-safe alternatives
Questions owners ask
Is Peace lily toxic to cats?
Yes — mildly toxic to cats. Harmful parts: leaves and flowers.
Is Peace lily toxic to dogs?
Yes — mildly toxic to dogs. Harmful parts: leaves and flowers.
What happens if a pet eats peace lily?
drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, difficulty swallowing.
What should I do if my pet chewed it?
Rinse your pet’s mouth with water and offer a drink. Most pets recover within a few hours; call your vet if drooling, vomiting or pawing at the mouth continues.
What are pet-safe alternatives to peace lily?
Spider plant, Boston fern, Calathea (prayer plant), Areca palm, Moth orchid.
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