Safety verdict
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My dog ate Amaryllis - what should I do?
Amaryllis spp.
Potentially toxic
Contact your veterinarian or an animal poison-control resource now, especially if any amount was chewed or swallowed.
Verified against ASPCA/provenance audit 2026-05-06 on May 6, 2026.
Signs to watch for
Vomiting, diarrhea, decreased appetite, lethargy, and abdominal discomfort.
Escalation note
Clinical signs can vary based on the amount ingested. Always consult a veterinarian if your dog has chewed on or eaten any part of this plant.
First aid at home
Move your dog away from the plant and pick up any pieces — especially bulb fragments. Wipe out the mouth with a damp cloth if you see plant material there. Do not induce vomiting at home. Call your vet or a poison control line before giving anything by mouth, and bring a sample of what was chewed with you if you can.
What to watch for
From leaves and flowers (most common): drooling, vomiting, and diarrhea, often with abdominal pain and loss of appetite. From a chewed bulb (more serious): weakness, low blood pressure, muscle tremors, and in severe cases seizures.
Time window
Signs can develop anywhere from a few minutes up to 24 hours after ingestion. With supportive care, leaf and flower exposures typically resolve in 24–48 hours; bulb ingestions may take longer and need more aggressive treatment.
When to call the vet
Call your vet, ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435, or Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661 immediately if your dog has gotten into a bulb or eaten a large amount of leaves. For small leaf or flower chews, call if drooling and vomiting don't ease within an hour or two, or if your dog seems wobbly, weak, or in pain.
What this means for your dog
Amaryllis is toxic to dogs, and the bulb is the dangerous part. The leaves, stems, and flowers contain lycorine and other phenanthridine alkaloids, but the alkaloids and oxalate crystals are concentrated in the bulb — a dog that digs one up and chews it can show much more serious signs than one who just nibbles a leaf or flower.
Sources: ASPCA, Pet Poison Helpline.
Poison-control resources
This page summarizes source-bound plant-safety information and is not veterinary advice.