Amaryllis

Yes, amaryllis is toxic to cats. It contains compounds that cause vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, hypersalivation, and tremors. The bulb is especially dangerous because it contains higher concentrations of toxins than the leaves or flowers.

Symptoms depend on which part was eaten. Leaf or flower nibbles typically cause drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal discomfort. If your cat chewed a bulb, watch for more serious signs: weakness, low blood pressure, muscle tremors, and in severe cases seizures. Signs can appear within minutes or take up to 24 hours to develop.

Move your cat away from the plant and clear any chewed material from her mouth — a quick water rinse helps remove irritants. Do not induce vomiting at home. Call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 or your vet immediately, and bring a sample of the plant (especially any bulb fragments) to the clinic so they know what they're treating.

Yes, the bulb is significantly more dangerous because it contains higher concentrations of toxins. Bulb ingestion can cause weakness, low blood pressure, and tremors, and may require longer recovery than leaf or flower exposure, which typically resolves with supportive care in 24–48 hours. Any suspected bulb chew warrants an immediate call to poison control or your vet, even before symptoms appear.

Yes, amaryllis is toxic to dogs. The plant contains compounds that can cause vomiting, diarrhea, decreased appetite, lethargy, and abdominal discomfort. The bulb is the most dangerous part — bulb ingestions can cause more severe signs including weakness, low blood pressure, muscle tremors, and in serious cases, seizures.

After eating amaryllis leaves or flowers, dogs typically show drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and loss of appetite. If a dog chews a bulb, more serious signs can appear: weakness, low blood pressure, and muscle tremors. Symptoms can develop anywhere from a few minutes up to 24 hours after ingestion.

Move your dog away from the plant and pick up any remaining pieces, especially bulb fragments. Wipe out the mouth with a damp cloth if you see plant material. Do not induce vomiting at home. Call your vet, ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435, or Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661 before giving anything by mouth, and bring a sample of what was chewed if you can.

Yes, the bulb is significantly more dangerous. Leaf and flower exposures typically cause drooling, vomiting, and diarrhea that resolve within 24–48 hours with supportive care. A chewed bulb can trigger weakness, low blood pressure, muscle tremors, and potentially seizures, and may require more aggressive veterinary treatment with a longer recovery time.