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Is spider lily (crinum lily) toxic to dogs? Yes: toxic
Toxic. Spider lilies (crinum, bakung) can cause vomiting, drooling, belly pain and diarrhea; large amounts may cause wobbliness or seizures.
If your dog ate or touched this, call your vet or a pet poison line now
United States
Poison lines in other countries: United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Belgium, France, JM, PR, Singapore, Switzerland, TT, VI
Spider lily (crinum lily) and dogs: key facts
- Verdict
- Toxic · Call your vet or a poison line
- What it can do
- Vomiting, drooling, belly pain, diarrhea and trouble breathing. All 7
- What to do now
- Call your vet or a pet poison line now. All steps
- Sources
- IVIS, Guide to Poisonous House and Garden Plants (Knight), Pet Poison Helpline. Reviewed 9 October 2026.
What should I do if my dog ate spider lily (crinum lily)?
- Call your vet or a pet poison line now.
- Take any plant pieces away and rinse your dog's mouth with water.
- Bring a piece of the plant in a bag, or a photo, to help identify it.
- Go to a vet right away if your dog has trouble breathing, wobbles or has a seizure.
Don't
- Don't make your dog vomit unless a vet tells you to.
- Don't give milk, oil, salt or other home remedies unless a vet tells you to.
Symptoms to watch for
- Vomiting
- Drooling
- Belly pain
- Diarrhea
- Trouble breathing
- Low energy or wobbliness (large amounts)
- Seizures (large amounts)
Why
Despite the name, it isn't a true lily. The leaves, stems and bulbs contain lycorine and related alkaloids. Poisoning is rarely fatal and usually settles with treatment of the signs.
Sources
- IVIS, Guide to Poisonous House and Garden Plants (Knight): Crinum Species, Spider Lily
- Pet Poison Helpline: Toxic Plants to Pets (first aid)
Guide reviewed 9 October 2026. Page updated 7 November 2026.
General information from the sources above, not a diagnosis. When in doubt, call your vet.