Is Lily of the Valley safe for Dogs?

No, Lily of the Valley is toxic to Dogs and should never be given to them. Lily of the valley contains potent cardiac glycosides (convallatoxin) that are lethal even in tiny amounts.

Is Lily of the Valley safe for Cats?

No, Lily of the Valley is toxic to Cats and should never be given to them. Lily of the valley contains potent cardiac glycosides (convallatoxin) that are lethal even in tiny amounts.

Is Lily of the Valley safe for Rabbits?

No, Lily of the Valley is toxic to Rabbits and should never be given to them. Lily of the valley contains potent cardiac glycosides (convallatoxin) that are lethal even in tiny amounts.

Is Lily of the Valley safe for Birds?

No, Lily of the Valley is toxic to Birds and should never be given to them. Lily of the valley contains potent cardiac glycosides (convallatoxin) that are lethal even in tiny amounts.

Is Lily of the Valley Safe for Pets?

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Dangerous

Lily of the Valley

Convallaria majalis

Safety by Pet

🐶 DogsToxic ✕

🐱 CatsToxic ✕

🐰 RabbitsToxic ✕

🐦 BirdsToxic ✕

Lily of the valley is a spring ornamental plant famous for its sweet scent. However, it contains potent cardiac glycosides (convallatoxin) that are lethal even in tiny amounts.

Dangerous even without direct contact

Toxic cardiac glycosides dissolve in vase water. Pets drinking from the vase can develop serious cardiac toxicity.

Risk by Plant Part

🍃 Ingestion💨 Scent/Inhalation

Whole Plant

High Risk

Vase Water

High Risk

Flowers/Leaves

High Risk

Symptoms

cardiac arrhythmiavomitingdiarrhealow blood pressureseizuresheart failure

Emergency Info

Contact the nearest emergency veterinary clinic immediately. Inform them of the plant name and estimated amount ingested.