Peace Lily

Not listed does not mean safe.

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Spathiphyllum

Also known as: Mauna Loa Peace Lily

Family: Araceae · ASPCA plant record

Verdict at a glance

🐱 Cats⚠ ToxicASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants

🐶 Dogs⚠ ToxicASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants

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🦜 Pet birds (general)! CautionVCA: on the may-be-poisonous list (not specifically reported)

Evidence by animal

Sourced plant verdicts — read the original wording and scope
Animal	Verdict	Basis	Plant parts	Sources	Evidence link
Companion mammals
Cats	Cats: ⚠ Toxic		Not specified	ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants Poison control	evidence
Dogs	Dogs: ⚠ Toxic		Not specified	ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants Poison control	evidence
Birds
Pet birds (general)	Pet birds (general): ! Caution	VCA: on the may-be-poisonous list (not specifically reported)	Not specified	VCA Animal Hospitals Veterinary reference	evidence

Source excerpts

ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants — Cats, Dogs

poison-control

Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats

Source checked 2026-10-26

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VCA Animal Hospitals — Plants That Are Toxic to Birds — Pet birds (general)

veterinary-reference

VCA: on the may-be-poisonous list (not specifically reported) · VCA: on the list of "many plants which may be poisonous to birds, although it is not exhaustive"; no asterisk, so not specifically reported harmful in birds. VCA notes information is often inferred from other species.

Peace Lily

Source checked 2026-10-27 (source updated Aug 14, 2026)

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No evidence collected in this database yet for 20 animals

No evidence collected in this database yet for: Horses, Rabbits, Guinea pigs, Hamsters, Rats, Mice, Chinchillas, Ferrets, Parrots (macaws, Amazons, African greys…), Budgerigars (budgies), Cockatiels, Lovebirds, Canaries, Finches, Pigeons & doves, Tortoises, Bearded dragons, Iguanas, Goats, Chickens & other poultry

No supported claim has been collected for these animals. Not listed does not mean safe; do not infer suitability from another species.

Toxic principles

ASPCA, as published: Insoluble calcium oxalates Source

Clinical signs

ASPCA, as published: Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing. Source

Last verified (ASPCA record): 2026-10-26. Source access dates and limitations.

Similar plants (same family)

Shared family is not a shared verdict. Check each plant separately.