Blood lily (Scadoxus multiflorus) is a plant that is poisonous to dogs and cats. The toxin that causes vomiting in animals is lycorine. Chidanthine, hippeastrine, and haemanthidine are also present in the plant. If your pet ingests this plant, they should be taken to the veterinarian, especially if they seem to be suffering from salivation, vomiting, diarrhea, or paralysis.
What is Blood lily?
Blood lily (Scadoxus multiflorus) is a plant that is poisonous to dogs and cats. The toxin in this plant is a cardiac glycoside called scadoxine. The plant’s name comes from the plant’s traditional use as a source of a pigment called cochineal, which was used to dye the wounds of soldiers in the Middle Ages. The plant is native to Africa and has been used as an ornamental for many years in the world.