Andromeda Japonica
Not listed does not mean safe.
Stan Shebs · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo source · shows: Pieris japonica
Pieris japonica
Also known as: Pieris, Lily-of-the-Valley Bush
Family: Ericaceae · ASPCA plant record
Verdict at a glance
Evidence by animal
| Animal | Verdict | Basis | Plant parts | Sources | Evidence link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Companion mammals | |||||
| Cats | Cats: ⚠ Toxic | Pet Poison Helpline: toxic to cats | Not specified | Pet Poison Helpline: Andromeda Japonica Poison control ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants Poison control | evidence |
| Dogs | Dogs: ⚠ Toxic | Pet Poison Helpline: toxic to dogs | Not specified | Pet Poison Helpline: Andromeda Japonica Poison control ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants Poison control | evidence |
| Horses & livestock | |||||
| Horses | Horses: ⚠ Toxic | Not specified | ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants Poison control | evidence | |
| Birds | |||||
| Pet birds (general) | Pet birds (general): ! Caution | VCA: on the may-be-poisonous list (not specifically reported) | Not specified | VCA Animal Hospitals Veterinary reference | evidence |
Source excerpts
Pet Poison Helpline — Andromeda Japonica — Cats, Dogs
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Pet Poison Helpline: toxic to cats · Pet Poison Helpline page titled Andromeda Japonica; alternate names list Pieris japonica. The page says Pieris species contain grayanotoxins and names dogs and cats.
Pet Poison Helpline: toxic to dogs · Pet Poison Helpline page titled Andromeda Japonica; alternate names list Pieris japonica. The page says Pieris species contain grayanotoxins and names dogs and cats.
Clinical signs of excessive drooling, depression, weakness, vomiting, diarrhea, heart arrhythmias, hypotension (drop in blood pressure), and death can occur when ingested by dogs and cats.
Source checked 2026-11-10
Read original sourceASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants — Cats, Dogs, Horses
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Toxic to Dogs, Toxic to Cats, Toxic to Horses
Source checked 2026-11-10
Read original sourceVCA Animal Hospitals — Plants That Are Toxic to Birds — Pet birds (general)
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VCA: on the may-be-poisonous list (not specifically reported) · VCA: on the list of "many plants which may be poisonous to birds, although it is not exhaustive"; no asterisk, so not specifically reported harmful in birds. VCA notes information is often inferred from other species.
Andromeda Japonica
Source checked 2026-10-27 (source updated Aug 14, 2026)
Read original sourceNo evidence collected in this database yet for 19 animals
No evidence collected in this database yet for: Rabbits, Guinea pigs, Hamsters, Rats, Mice, Chinchillas, Ferrets, Parrots (macaws, Amazons, African greys…), Budgerigars (budgies), Cockatiels, Lovebirds, Canaries, Finches, Pigeons & doves, Tortoises, Bearded dragons, Iguanas, Goats, 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.
Toxic principles
ASPCA, as published: Grayanotoxins Source
Clinical signs
ASPCA, as published: Vomiting (not in horses), diarrhea, weakness, cardiac failure Source
More from veterinary sources
Last verified (ASPCA record): 2026-11-10.
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Similar plants (same family)
Shared family is not a shared verdict. Check each plant separately.