Do Cats Eat Spathiphyllum?
A Lovely Plant with Lush, Deep Green Leaves, the Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum) Is Prized for Its Ability to Survive Nearly Any Indoor Growing Condition, Including...
A lovely plant with lush, deep green leaves, the peace lily (Spathiphyllum) is prized for its ability to survive nearly any indoor growing condition, including low light and neglect. Unfortunately, peace lilies and cats are a bad combination, as peace lily is indeed toxic to them, and to dogs, too.
Why does my cat eat my peace lily?
The foliage, stems, and flowers of the Mauna Loa peace lily contain insoluble calcium oxalates; a toxin that affects most mammals, including cats. These calcium oxalates are crystals stored in bundles called raphides.
Will my cat eat my peace lily?
Peace lilies are mildly poisonous to cats, although the compounds they contain are fortunately not as toxic as those of true lilies. Even so, call your vet immediately! Your kitty is very uncomfortable, but she should survive the ordeal.
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