Peace Lily pet safety
Spathiphyllum wallisii
Cat-specific information
Dog-specific information
Frequently asked questions
Is Peace Lily toxic to cats?
Yes. Peace Lily is moderate toxic to cats per the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Symptoms include: oral irritation, intense burning of mouth, drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing.
Is Peace Lily toxic to dogs?
Yes. Peace Lily is moderate toxic to dogs per the ASPCA, due to insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Symptoms include: oral irritation, drooling, pawing at mouth, vomiting.
What should I do if my pet eats Peace Lily?
Remove any plant material from your pet's mouth and rinse the mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 right away. Bring a sample of the plant if you can. Watch for oral irritation, intense burning of mouth, drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing.
What are pet-safe alternatives to Peace Lily?
Pet-safe alternatives with similar care or appearance: Spider Plant, Boston Fern, Areca Palm, Parlor Palm, Bird's Nest Fern, Cast Iron Plant, Polka Dot Plant, Maidenhair Fern, Haworthia, Zebra Haworthia. All are confirmed non-toxic to cats and dogs by the ASPCA.
Pet-safe alternatives
Spider Plant
Chlorophytum comosum Pet-safe
Boston Fern
Nephrolepis exaltata Pet-safe
Areca Palm
Dypsis lutescens Pet-safe
Parlor Palm
Chamaedorea elegans Pet-safe
Bird's Nest Fern
Asplenium nidus Pet-safe
Cast Iron Plant
Aspidistra elatior Pet-safe
Polka Dot Plant
Hypoestes phyllostachya Pet-safe
Maidenhair Fern
Adiantum raddianum Pet-safe
Haworthia
Haworthia cooperi Pet-safe