Lily of the Valley

poison-control

Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses

Source checked 2026-10-27

rescue-education

rabbit.org: listed as poisonous (not graded) · rabbit.org list "Poisonous Plants" (compiled by the University of Illinois): plants "normally thought to be poisonous"; "others may cause a reaction in some but not in others". Not a graded risk.

Lily-of-the-Valley

Source checked 2026-10-27

rescue-education

WHRS Class 1: universal toxin · Wisconsin House Rabbit Society chapter list (G. Flentke, 2012): Class 1 — "Universal species toxins": "usually systemic toxins or local effect toxins of sufficient intensity to cause systemic problems" (list heading: "Do NOT expose rabbits to these plants.").

Lily-of-the-Valley

Source checked 2026-10-27

veterinary-reference

AAV: listed as toxic to pet birds · AAV leaflet "Protecting Your Pet Birds From Household Dangers" (the list "is not exhaustive").

Plants known to cause damage to the heart include oleander, yew, lily of the valley, and foxgloves.

Source checked 2026-10-27

veterinary-reference

VCA: specifically reported harmful in birds · VCA: asterisk = "plants that are specifically reported to be harmful in birds".

Lily of the Valley*

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

peer-reviewed

Table 2, "Some plants are toxic to pet birds" (C = clinical report, E = experimental). Basis: clinical report and experimental.

Lily of the valley | Pigeons (C,E)

Source checked 2026-10-27

specialist-charity

Tortoise Trust: listed as toxic, credible mortality reports (*) · Tortoise Trust toxic-plant list (from Highfield, The Tortoise and Turtle Feeding Manual, 2001): marked * = "credible cases where mortality has been reported following consumption".

Lily of the valley*

Source checked 2026-10-27

university

Cornell: listed for this species · all · Cornell lists Convallaria majalis; parts poisonous: all; poison: cardiac glycosides and saponins.

Convallaria majalis | Lily of the Valley | cats, dogs, humans, goats | all | cardiac glycosides and saponins

Source checked 2026-10-27

No evidence collected in this database yet for: Guinea pigs, Hamsters, Rats, Mice, Chinchillas, Ferrets, Parrots (macaws, Amazons, African greys…), Budgerigars (budgies), Cockatiels, Lovebirds, Canaries, Finches, Bearded dragons, Iguanas, 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.