Is Peace Lily Toxic to Pets?
Yes — peace lily is mildly toxic to cats. Yes — peace lily is mildly toxic to dogs. Yes — peace 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
- Spathiphyllum spp.
- Toxic compound
- Insoluble calcium oxalate crystals
- Toxic parts
- All parts
- Also known as
- spathiphyllum, mauna loa
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 peace 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 peace 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 peace 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
Despite the name, the peace lily is not a true lily and does not cause the kidney failure seen with Easter or tiger lilies. It still irritates the mouth and stomach.
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Frequently asked questions
Is peace lily toxic to cats?
Yes — peace 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 peace lily toxic to dogs?
Yes — peace 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 peace lily toxic to horses?
Yes — peace 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 peace lily are toxic?
All parts.
What makes peace lily toxic?
Insoluble calcium oxalate crystals.
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