Is Calla Lily Toxic to Pets?
Yes — calla lily is mildly toxic to cats. Yes — calla lily is mildly toxic to dogs. Yes — calla lily 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
- Zantedeschia aethiopica
- Toxic compound
- Insoluble calcium oxalate crystals
- Toxic parts
- All parts
- Also known as
- arum lily, zantedeschia
Symptoms
Cats (mildly toxic)
- Pawing at the mouth or face
- Drooling
- Burning or irritation of the mouth, lips and tongue
- Vomiting
- Trouble swallowing
Dogs (mildly toxic)
- Pawing at the mouth or face
- Drooling
- Burning or irritation of the mouth, lips and tongue
- Vomiting
- Trouble swallowing
Horses (mildly toxic)
- Pawing at the mouth or face
- Drooling
- Burning or irritation of the mouth, lips and tongue
- Vomiting
- Trouble swallowing
What to do
If your cat ate calla lily
- 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 calla lily
- 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 calla lily
- 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
Calla lilies do not cause kidney failure like true lilies, but they irritate the mouth and stomach.
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Frequently asked questions
Is calla lily toxic to cats?
Yes — calla lily is mildly toxic to cats. Common signs include pawing at the mouth or face, drooling, burning or irritation of the mouth, lips and tongue.
Is calla lily toxic to dogs?
Yes — calla lily is mildly toxic to dogs. Common signs include pawing at the mouth or face, drooling, burning or irritation of the mouth, lips and tongue.
Is calla lily toxic to horses?
Yes — calla lily is mildly toxic to horses. Common signs include pawing at the mouth or face, drooling, burning or irritation of the mouth, lips and tongue.
Which parts of calla lily are toxic?
All parts.
What makes calla lily toxic?
Insoluble calcium oxalate crystals.
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