Calla Lily contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals.
Call a vet or poison control now. Do not wait for symptoms.
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Compiled from veterinary poison-control and medical references, including the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, Pet Poison Helpline, and Merck Veterinary Manual.
Part of our guide to My Dog Ate a Calla Lily: Drooling, Mouth Pain, and Next Steps.
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Why Calla Lily is dangerous
Calla Lily contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Chewing it can cause intense irritation of the mouth, tongue, and lips, drooling, vomiting, and trouble swallowing.
Part of the Lily guide
For related dog-safety questions and product-by-product answers, see the complete lily guide.
Signs to watch for
Drooling, mouth pain, pawing at the mouth, lip or tongue swelling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing
Related items
Check the exact item or ingredient before assuming two similar exposures carry the same risk.
What to do next
Remove loose plant pieces from the mouth only if safe to do so, then call for guidance. Do not induce vomiting or force fluids.
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A closer look at calla lily
Calla Lily contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals. Chewing it can cause intense irritation of the mouth, tongue, and lips, drooling, vomiting, and trouble swallowing. The details below use the specific facts for this exposure, rather than treating it like every other plant question.
1. Start with the exact exposure
For a closely related comparison, read Lily. A small chew can still be painful. Marked swelling, repeated vomiting, difficulty swallowing, or any breathing change makes this urgent.
2. Use the facts to decide whether to monitor or call
Another helpful reference is Peace Lily. Do not induce vomiting or give food, charcoal, or another product unless a veterinarian or poison specialist directs you. Call your veterinarian or an animal poison control center with the exact product or plant, amount, time, and your dog's weight.
3. If the details are uncertain
Follow the first 10 minutes guide. Remove loose plant pieces from the mouth only if safe to do so, then call for guidance. Do not induce vomiting or force fluids.
FAQ
A small chew can still be painful. Marked swelling, repeated vomiting, difficulty swallowing, or any breathing change makes this urgent.
Do not induce vomiting or give food, charcoal, or another product unless a veterinarian or poison specialist directs you.
Call your veterinarian or an animal poison control center with the exact product or plant, amount, time, and your dog's weight.
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control — Calla Lily
- Pet Poison Helpline: lilies
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control: toxic and non-toxic plants
- Merck Veterinary Manual: overview of household hazard toxicoses in animals