Elaine
Elaine
Plants
Alternate names
Lily of the Nile; African lily
Toxicity to pets
Agapanthus species (Lily of the Nile, African lily) contain bitter-tasting toxins called saponins throughout the plant. Ingestion of this plant leads to vomiting and drooling.
This flower is not a member of the Lilium sp; ingestion does not cause acute kidney failure.
Disclaimer
The content of this page is not veterinary advice. A number of factors (amount of substance ingested, size of the animal, allergies, etc.) determine what is toxic to a particular pet. If you think your pet has eaten something potentially toxic, call Pet Poison Helpline or seek immediate veterinary treatment.
