Yes. Amaryllis is toxic to dogs and cats, and the bulb is the most dangerous part, so keep potted and boxed bulbs well out of reach.
Amaryllis, including the large potted bulbs sold at Christmas (usually Hippeastrum), contains lycorine and other alkaloids that cause vomiting, plus irritating crystals that are most concentrated in the bulb. The leaves, stems and flowers are toxic too. It belongs to the same family as daffodils, which carry similar risks. Dogs that dig up or chew bulbs are most at risk.
Vomiting, drooling, diarrhoea, stomach pain, loss of appetite and lethargy. Larger amounts, especially of the bulb, can cause tremors, low blood pressure or breathing problems.
Remove any plant material from your pet's mouth and call your vet or a pet poison helpline, particularly if your pet chewed a bulb. A little vomiting often settles on its own, but let a vet decide that. Bring the plant or its label with you.
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