Is Peruvian Lily toxic to dogs?
Peruvian lily (Alstroemeria, not a true lily) is mildly toxic to dogs (S1 Caution): the ASPCA lists it as non-toxic, but Pet Poison Helpline records irritant glycosides that cause mild vomiting and drooling — and states plainly that it does not cause the kidney damage true lilies do.
- TOXINirritant glycosides
- WHAT TO EXPECTvomiting; drooling
- CALL THE VETCall your vet if vomiting or drooling persists or worsens, or your dog stops eating.
Symptoms
| SIGN |
|---|
| vomiting |
| drooling |
If your dog just ate it
Care at a glance
FAQ
Is Peruvian lily safe for dogs?
Close to it. The ASPCA lists Alstroemeria as "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses." Pet Poison Helpline is the more cautious source: it says companion animals that eat the plant get "mild gastrointestinal distress (e.g., vomiting, drooling)." When two primary sources disagree we take the stricter one, so the grade is S1 Caution on our Peruvian lily page for dogs rather than S0. There are no systemic signs and no kidney danger on either record. If your dog ate the flowers, watch for vomiting or drooling; if signs persist, call your vet.
Is a Peruvian lily (alstroemeria) safe for cats, or is it a lily?
It is not a true lily, and it is close to safe — but the two sources disagree, so we grade it S1 Caution rather than S0. The ASPCA lists Peruvian lily (Alstroemeria) as "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats," while Pet Poison Helpline records "irritant glycoside phytochemicals" that cause "mild gastrointestinal distress (e.g., vomiting, drooling)." When primary sources disagree, the more cautious reading wins. What both agree on matters most: Pet Poison Helpline states that "These plants do not cause kidney damage in cats" — the acute kidney failure of true lilies and daylilies is not part of this record. A bouquet with alstroemeria is a watch-for-vomiting situation, not an emergency; call your vet if vomiting or drooling persists.
My cat chewed the alstroemeria in a bouquet — what happens now?
Probably a brief stomach upset, possibly nothing. Pet Poison Helpline records that Peruvian lily causes "mild gastrointestinal distress (e.g., vomiting, drooling)," and the ASPCA lists the plant as non-toxic to cats altogether; we grade it S1 Caution because the more cautious source wins. What is not on the record matters more: Pet Poison Helpline states that these plants "do not cause kidney damage in cats." Check the rest of the bouquet, though — alstroemeria is often sold alongside true lilies, which are S4. For the alstroemeria itself, move the flowers and watch for vomiting or drooling; if signs persist, call your vet.