The noble indoor calla contains chemical substances that are toxic to cats. Cat lovers should therefore keep this ornamental plant with caution. Especially young cats with a strong play instinct can suffer serious damage from licking the plant sap.
Is the calla plant poisonous to cats?
The indoor calla is poisonous to cats and can cause symptoms of poisoning upon contact. Curious young cats are particularly at risk. To avoid accidents, the plant should be placed out of the reach of the cat and the bulbs should be stored securely.
Be careful with calla lilies
Pluck the leaves or flowers of the calla lily - and it's done: the cat gets the poisonous plant sap on its paws and licks it off. The consequences are symptoms of poisoning, which are rarely fatal, but are still very unpleasant for the animal.
If you don't want to do without an indoor calla lily, place it so that the cat cannot tamper with it.
Even the undamaged plant secretes poisonous plant sap through its leaves. Make sure that the juice cannot drip onto the cat's blanket or into the food bowl.
Tips & Tricks
Store calla flower bulbs out of the reach of cats. The onions can also cause symptoms of poisoning.