§ Toxic plants · Amaryllidaceae · Checked Oct 2026
Is south American amaryllis toxic to cats and dogs?
Yes. South American amaryllis (Hippeastrum spp.) is toxic to cats and dogs, according to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. Plant Smart rates its effects Severe, level 3 of 4.
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§ 010 · Signs
What to watch for
Signs include vomiting, drooling, diarrhea, seizures, low blood pressure, tremors and irregular heartbeat. Signs can start within hours; some take a day or more to show.
§ 020 · If it happened
What to do if your pet ate it
Call your vet or a pet poison hotline straight away, even if your pet seems fine: the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, (888) 426-4435, or Pet Poison Helpline, (855) 764-7661. Both are open 24 hours and charge a fee. Have the plant or a photo of it to hand, and don’t make your pet vomit unless a vet tells you to.
§ 030 · Same family
Other Amaryllidaceae plants toxic to pets
South American amaryllis belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family. ASPCA lists these relatives too.
§ 040 · Questions
Questions about south American amaryllis and pets
Is south American amaryllis toxic to cats?
Yes. ASPCA lists south American amaryllis as toxic to cats.
Is south American amaryllis toxic to dogs?
Yes. ASPCA lists south American amaryllis as toxic to dogs.
What happens if my pet eats south American amaryllis?
Signs include vomiting, drooling, diarrhea, seizures, low blood pressure, tremors and irregular heartbeat. Plant Smart rates it Severe, level 3 of 4.
What should I do if my pet ate it?
Call your vet or a pet poison hotline right away, even before signs appear: the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435, or Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661. Both charge a fee. Have the plant, or a photo of it, to hand.