Can my cat get sick from amaryllis residue left in the sink?

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If I washed my hands in my bathroom sink lastnight after handling my New Amaryllis that I put out of my cats reach upstairs with my other plants in my sunroom. I was gifted as a Christmas gift, but know its toxic (Hence why I washed after handling it) to pets although the toxicity comes from ingesting/chewing it and not the contact part. Can my cat get sick if she hopped up into my sink a few minutes ago when I was in there gathering my laundry, After having washed my hands in it lastnight?

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

No. That is highly unlikely to occur. The cat needs to chew/ingest the plant for toxicity to occur. It is not a contact toxin. This article may answer more of your questions: https://pets.thenest.com/amaryllis-toxic-cats-6041.html Hope this helps. If you have more questions feel free to post again. Best wishes.

Can my cat get sick from amaryllis residue left in the sink?

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