Pet Care

Fire Lily

Additional Common Names:: Amaryllis, Barbados Lily, Lily of the Palace, Ridderstjerne
Scientific Name:: Hippeastrum spp.

Family:: Amaryllidaceae

Toxicity:: Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats
Toxic Principles:: Lycorine and other alkaloids
Clinical Signs:: Vomiting, salvation, diarrhea; large ingestions cause convulsions, low blood pressure, tremors and cardiac arrhythmias. Bulbs are the most poisonous part.

If your pet ingested this plant, contact your local veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435.*

* A $65 consultation fee may apply.