Is Bird of Paradise Toxic to Pets?
Yes — bird of paradise is mildly toxic to cats. Yes — bird of paradise is mildly toxic to dogs. Yes — bird of paradise is mildly toxic to horses.
PawSafe Check is for general information only and is not veterinary advice. Always contact your veterinarian or a poison control service if you think your pet has been exposed.
- Scientific name
- Strelitzia reginae
- Toxic compound
- Tannins and other irritants
- Toxic parts
- Fruit and seeds
- Also known as
- crane flower, strelitzia
Symptoms
Cats (mildly toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Reduced appetite
Dogs (mildly toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Reduced appetite
Horses (mildly toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Reduced appetite
What to do
If your cat ate bird of paradise
- Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and keep it out of reach.
- Gently rinse the mouth and offer fresh water.
- Call your vet if symptoms persist, get worse, or your cat is small, young or elderly.
If your dog ate bird of paradise
- Remove any plant material from your dog's mouth and keep it out of reach.
- Gently rinse the mouth and offer fresh water.
- Call your vet if symptoms persist, get worse, or your dog is small, young or elderly.
If your horse ate bird of paradise
- Remove any plant material from your horse's mouth and keep it out of reach.
- Gently rinse the mouth and offer fresh water.
- Call your vet if symptoms persist, get worse, or your horse is small, young or elderly.
Good to know
Eating the seeds or fruit can cause nausea, vomiting and drowsiness.
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Frequently asked questions
Is bird of paradise toxic to cats?
Yes — bird of paradise is mildly toxic to cats. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Is bird of paradise toxic to dogs?
Yes — bird of paradise is mildly toxic to dogs. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Is bird of paradise toxic to horses?
Yes — bird of paradise is mildly toxic to horses. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Which parts of bird of paradise are toxic?
Fruit and seeds.
What makes bird of paradise toxic?
Tannins and other irritants.
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