Is Lily of the Valley Toxic to Pets?
Yes — lily of the valley is toxic to cats and can be fatal. Yes — lily of the valley is toxic to dogs and can be fatal. Yes — lily of the valley is toxic to horses and can be fatal.
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
- Convallaria majalis
- Toxic compound
- Cardiac glycosides
- Toxic parts
- All parts
- Also known as
- convallaria, may bells
Symptoms
Cats (toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Slow, fast or irregular heartbeat
- Weakness
- Collapse; can be fatal
Dogs (toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Slow, fast or irregular heartbeat
- Weakness
- Collapse; can be fatal
Horses (toxic)
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Drooling
- Slow, fast or irregular heartbeat
- Weakness
- Collapse; can be fatal
What to do
If your cat ate lily of the valley
- Call your vet or a pet poison control line immediately — don't wait for symptoms.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to.
- Bring the plant, label or packaging with you so the vet knows exactly what your cat ate.
- Note roughly how much was eaten and when.
If your dog ate lily of the valley
- Call your vet or a pet poison control line immediately — don't wait for symptoms.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to.
- Bring the plant, label or packaging with you so the vet knows exactly what your dog ate.
- Note roughly how much was eaten and when.
If your horse ate lily of the valley
- Call your vet or a pet poison control line immediately — don't wait for symptoms.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to.
- Bring the plant, label or packaging with you so the vet knows exactly what your horse ate.
- Note roughly how much was eaten and when.
Good to know
Small amounts can disturb the heart rhythm. Treat any ingestion as an emergency.
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Frequently asked questions
Is lily of the valley toxic to cats?
Yes — lily of the valley is toxic to cats and can be fatal. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Is lily of the valley toxic to dogs?
Yes — lily of the valley is toxic to dogs and can be fatal. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Is lily of the valley toxic to horses?
Yes — lily of the valley is toxic to horses and can be fatal. Common signs include vomiting, diarrhea, drooling.
Which parts of lily of the valley are toxic?
All parts.
What makes lily of the valley toxic?
Cardiac glycosides.
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